One of the most unpleasant places to get acne is around the genitalia. Both males and females can be afflicted with genital acne, also known as folliculitis. This happens when the skin pores are blocked and become infected by bacteria.
There are many possible causes to genital acne. One of them is wearing stuffy or abrasive under garments. Try to wear breathable and gentle materials such as cotton and avoid tight elastics. Sweating can lead to genital acne, so try to keep the area dry and fresh. An unsuitable laundry detergent can also trigger genital acne as well. You can try switching to hypoallergenic brands and see if it helps alleviate your bumps.
Genital acne look pretty similar to some symptoms of STD (sexually transmitted disease). So be sure to check with your doctor for clarification. The doctor can also prescribe a medicated wash and oral antibiotics to resolve genital acne quickly. If you are very sure, it is not STD you’re having, try treating genital acne DIY style.
Wash area with an anti-bacteria cleanser at least twice daily followed by a layer of anti-bacteria topical gel.You may use hydrogen or benzoyl peroxide. Warm compress, tea tree and tamanu oil can also relieve swelling and redness.
Do be patient with genital acne. Give the medication sometime to work. You should see improvement in about 1-2 weeks. Treat the bumps with tender care, beware not to further aggravate it with rough handling and scrubbing. Give your acne some time to heal before you decide to pick them.
If topical anti-bacteria gels aren’t calming the lumps down, you can dislodge the pus carefully. Note that picking acne incorrectly can cause spreading of germs. Read the guide to popping pimples correctly before proceeding.
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