Hemorrhoids: What the dermatologist should know

Anorectal disorders are common and more than one half of the population wil l experience one at some time during their lives. It is important for the c linician to recognize the differences between internal and external hemorrh oids and other anorectal problems such as fissures, abscesses, fistulas, sk in tags, and a variety of dermatologic conditions because the treatment is often different. This: article will discuss the anatomy pathophysiology; di agnosis, and treatment of internal and external hemorrhoids.