Acid definitely can irritate anus !!! That is why it "burns" when one has diarrhea : (. Vaseline was my best friend for long time - I would apply it before BM and than wash, dry and apply again. Worked like a charm before my skin tag got inflamed : (((. Well, it still helps with irritation but I miss my symptom free butt : (((.
Also, during healing after LIS I would put on cotton round soaked in chamomile and just leave it there over night - helped a lot !!! Later I found Aloe gel calms things down very nicely ! Just find one that is PURE aloe - without additives - GNC carries one !
Good luck !!!
GARETH - I like your idea he he - how about Rum flavoring or Champagne LOL !! And Belgian chocolate sound nice too ....
And you know what, I was also thinking about that latex sensitivity - any time I have exam my skin is irritated. Even when I have dental app. my mouth burns more - hmmmmm...
Good point !!!

I used wheatgerm oil before and after bm, that was pretty good!

Fiss, have you tried neosporin rather than vasoline. It's the same consisency, but it is a bit of a disinfectgant. that might help with the irritated skin tag issue.