Genital Acne - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Acne or pimples is an extremely common skin condition , and genital acne is no exception - it can happen to people of almost all ages (though acne in teens is more common than in very young people). Acne is not restricted to the face only – it may also come up in the genital region of men and women and is referred to as genital acne. There is a great deal of misconception concerning genital acne and this is that, it is a sexually transmitted disease – that is not the truth. Genital acne cannot be passed on from an infected person to another. It is not a contagious condition.

Acne of the genitals may have the same causes body and back acne.  However the glands that may cause this are different. Acne is caused by the sebaceous glands, but genital acne occurs from the apocrine glands that are to be found in the groin region. These glands can become overly productive and this can lead to acne. Other causes of genital acne include the release of toxic elements and the rapid shedding of dead skin cells.

Genital Acne Treatment

Acne can be treated in many ways. It is always advisable to use gentle and safe treatments for acne such as natural products.  H-Acne Formula  is an all-natural formula for acne.

Genital acne can also be caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Sweating can lead to bacterial formation which shuts down the skin pores resulting in genital acne. This is why people who stay in the tropical regions where it can become hot and sultry report more cases of the disease in the groin area.

Other causes of genital acne:

• Dirty under garments
• Using a soap that does not quite suit the skin
• Tight clothing
• Prolonged exposure to salt water in the ocean

Acne in the genital region may cause more discomfort when compared to the other body parts because of friction from undergarments leading to pain. Friction can cause the pimples to ooze liquid and this only makes the condition worse.

But it is always necessary to remember that genital acne is not a disease – it is just a case of acne in the groin region and can happen to anyone. Treatment of genital acne is also nothing special – the same treatments for acne are applied here.

Changing lifestyle such as wearing loose clothing, avoiding prolonged exposure to salty water, refraining from eating oily foods, and maintaining a good personal hygiene also prevent frequent outbreaks of genital acne.

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