Genital Acne

Acne is one of those diseases that manifest itself in the form of pimples, whiteheads, blackheads and blisters. In severe forms, it often exhibits inflammatory reactions resulting is redness and pus formation.

Although it is not a life-threatening skin disease, however, in severe cases it might lead to secondary infections which might turn out to be fatal.

We are all familiar with the acne that is commonly found over the face and on the neck but you will be amazed to know that the disease can even affect the genital regions.

This form of acne is referred to as genital acne which is also characterized by pimples and lesions. As a matter of fact, the cause for genital acne is same as that of common acne and as a result of this the treatment is also similar in both the cases.

Genital acne is caused due to excessive secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands.

As we know, sebum glands are very abundant in the genital area so it produces an oily substance called sebum in high quantity which ultimately gets clogged under the hair follicles. Certain bacteria can thrive and reproduce in these blocked follicular regions and give rise to genital acne.

Acne is also caused due to release of inflammatory substances and toxins or premature shedding off of dead skin. When you are affected with genital acne, it is advisable to find out what exactly is responsible for the irritation.

If your clothes are brushing up repeatedly against the affected region, it is likely to cause genital acne. You can also change your detergent and see if it shows any positive effect.

However, if you fail to find out the actual cause of acne then see a dermatologist for some remedy. Genital acne is often not easy to detect as it can be confused with other sexually transmitted diseases like Gonorrhea and Syphilis.

However, once it is detected and the principle cause has been traced out, there will be no problem in carrying out the treatment for genital acne. Your doctor might prescribe you some oral medication or suggest a treatment plan.

Whatever be the method of treatment, make sure that you follow each and every instructions of the dermatologist.