How common are anal fissures? Avoid wipes with fragrance as they typically have alcohol and can irritate you skin.
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One long-term complication of sphincterotomy encountered more frequently in the repair of posterior chronic anal fissures is a keyhole deformity.
A popular remedy is nitroglycerin ointment applied to the anal canal.
Topical calcium channel blockers work by relaxing the sphincter muscle and increasing blood supply to the fissure similar to nitroglycerin.
It will not help fissures heal, but it can help ease the pain.