Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Health: [header] How to prevent flare ups of external hemorrhoidal tags [title] Keep your anus clean and dry. [step] You should do this following each bowel movement and right before bed. You can gently clean the area with warm water (try moistened toilet paper if you are away from home) or, if possible, allow yourself to sit in warm water for 10 minutes.

Ending1: Slowly increase the amount of time you allow the anus to remain clean. [substeps] If desired, you can also wash the area with warm water following each bowel movement. Ending2: This will give you a chance to relax and to let go of the fear of wetness. [substeps] Babies under the age of two do not need to be cleaned as frequently as adults. Ending3: Be gentle and use a soft towel to dry off. This will help keep the area from becoming irritated due to chafing. Ending4: When you are finished, dry your anus gently with a paper towel as a dry rub. [title] Cover your skin with cotton to prevent flare-ups from bouncing.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4