FASTR

FASTR is what you get when a Silicon Valley product designer uses design thinking to successfully resolve a persistent and pernicious a**l fissure. I created FASTR (Fissure-in-Ano Self-Treatment and Repair) to consolidate key data, personal experience, a little discretion, and plenty of empathy in a way that can save you time and reduce suffering.


As I discovered, a chronic fissure (sometimes called an a**l ulcer, anal lesion, or a**l tear) can disrupt pretty much everything in life, robbing you of joy, peace, and productivity. If this condition is affecting you or a loved one, you’re likely seeking a fast and lasting solution. Those were my goals, so I developed a protocol that worked for me. I hope that sharing it as a pattern can help you build your own effective protocol.