Many men and women are faced with such an unpleasant situation as pubic acne. Of course, there are rashes that are within normal limits, but in some cases such manifestations may indicate that there is a serious illness in the body. If you know the real reasons for the development of acne, then it will be possible to apply effective preventive measures to prevent relapse and avoid negative consequences.
Fordyce granules
They are also called seborrheic cysts. These are small white pimples that appear when the sebaceous glands are blocked. People whose glands are located close to the skin and have narrow ducts are prone to the formation of such rashes. Fordyce granules appear in adolescence, when sebum production increases due to hormonal surges. Seborrheic cysts are not a disease and do not need to be treated. Moreover, when removing pimples, there is a high probability of scarring, and this is even less beautiful.
Other factors
There are many more determining factors for the appearance of rashes in the intimate area. In women, the causes are associated with frequent shaving, hair removal and depilation. When using machines, the epidermis is subjected to mechanical stress, which often leads to skin irritation. Products used for hair removal can cause allergies. Depilation, which involves the destruction of the hair follicle, also affects the functioning of the sebaceous glands. They become more active and begin to produce more sebum, which threatens to block the duct and, as a result, a subcutaneous pimple may occur.
Inflammation in the perineal area can be the result of hypothermia. The formation of an allergic rash in women is caused by the use of daily sanitary pads, especially with scented components. Wearing synthetic underwear creates a greenhouse effect in the intimate area, which provides a favorable environment for the growth of acne bacteria and staphylococci.
Acne can occur after waxing or shaving
Molluscum contagiosum
Appears when infected with a certain type of virus. The pathogen is usually transmitted through sexual contact or close physical contact. Once in the body, it affects only the skin, causing the appearance of growths. They are hemispherical formations with a hole in the center. If you press on a pimple, yellowish or white cheesy contents will come out of the recess. With molluscum contagiosum there is no pain, itching or burning. The virus does not cause any harm to health. After a maximum of six months, self-healing occurs and all symptoms disappear. It is recommended to remove growths only if they are permanently damaged. If multiple rashes occur, antiviral treatment may be needed.
Skin damage
Pimples on the pubic area in men after shaving appear due to microtraumas. It is easy to cut the skin with a low-quality tool. Damaged areas become inflamed and red. And if an infection gets into the wounds, then suppuration also appears. Usually the elements of the rash are small and painless. They soon go away on their own if you don't squeeze them out. You can speed up the healing process by treating the affected areas with an antiseptic. In the future, it is recommended to use a sharp and clean razor and not to forget about hygiene.
Getting rid of acne
There are several standard measures that will help remove watery, small purulent pimples from the skin that appear due to provoking factors or natural processes occurring in the body.
You can use the following recommendations:
- Before going to bed, treat the affected area of skin with Vishnevsky ointment or use Levomekol. This area is covered with gauze from above and removed after waking up;
- If one large pimple appears, then you can attach a fresh aloe leaf to it. It is enough to apply the plant 3 times and leave for several hours for the pimple to disappear;
- Cauterization with iodine is highly effective;
- A good way to get rid of pubic pimples is to take a shower and then treat the affected area of skin with hydrogen peroxide.
Fungal infection
It is also impossible to exclude fungal diseases, which quite often affect the groin area in men. At the initial stage, it all starts with small spots in the groin, mild itching and flaking. As the process progresses, in the absence of proper treatment, the affected area grows and the spots can spread to the inner thigh and genitals. Scratching causes small red pimples and weeping wounds to appear on the pubic area. Treatment is complex with the use of oral medications and ointments, depending on the fungal culture. Most often, the pubic area is affected by athlete's foot, candidiasis and erythrasma.
How is therapy carried out?
Many people turn to cosmetologists for help. But specialists in this category are not always competent in solving such a delicate problem. A cosmetologist cannot conduct a thorough diagnosis; he eliminates the problem only at the local level. If the rash is infectious or viral in nature, do not neglect consulting a dermatologist.
If acne appears on your pubic area after waxing, for example, you can try the following:
- Treat the surface of the pimple with salicylic alcohol.
- At night, you need to lubricate the boil with Vishnevsky ointment, covering the area of inflammation with gauze. And in the morning, remove the bandage and perform water procedures without fail. The course of treatment with ointment lasts until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
- Use aloe leaf to relieve inflammation. Cut the medicinal plant leaf in half. Attach aloe vera to the pimple using adhesive tape. The procedure must be repeated 3 times.
- You can treat the pubic area with hydrogen peroxide.
Never squeeze pimples yourself to avoid a number of complications.
The doctor may prescribe you medications that help eliminate the very cause of the tumors. If we are talking about diseases of the genitourinary system, then treatment will be aimed at suppressing the increase in the number of pathogens. And in case of hormonal imbalance, the doctor will recommend that you undergo a course of hormonal therapy. It is always important to consider the reasons underlying the appearance of defects on the skin. The less attention you pay to your health, the greater the likelihood that the disease will become more intense.
Remember about existing contraindications to the use of drugs and side effects. Read the instructions carefully and do not blindly trust products that are very popular. Be responsible for your own health.
Allergy
An allergic reaction occurs to hygiene products and underwear fabric. When allergens penetrate the skin, the affected areas become red, swollen, wet and covered with bumps. Severe itching occurs, which is relieved with antihistamines. Treatment will not be complete without eliminating the provoking factor. You should pay attention to new linen, soap and shower gel. It is better to choose hygiene products without fragrances and dyes. It is recommended to give preference to panties made from natural materials and rinse them thoroughly after washing.
Prevention
It is easy to prevent external causes of the formation of tumors on the pubis. It is more difficult to exclude internal sources - diseases that may be accompanied by such a symptom.
First of all, it is compliance with the rules of skin hygiene. It is recommended to carry out water procedures every day using a special product.
Underwear should be made of natural material. It is worth limiting the wearing of thongs, which contribute to the development of infectious diseases in the external genitalia. The pads are changed every few hours.
Pimples on the pubis in men photo
Folliculitis
Inflammation of the hair follicle. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the follicle through skin lesions or from nearby foci of infection. With pathology, purulent pimples form on the pubis in men. The surrounding tissues become inflamed and painful. In the center of the rash elements, the tips of the hair shafts are visible. Affected areas should be treated with antiseptics. If an abscess spontaneously opens, it is recommended to cauterize it with alcohol and apply antibacterial ointment. If inflammation grows, you need to consult a dermatologist. He will prescribe suitable medications for internal and external use. In difficult cases, surgery may be necessary.
List of diseases that cause rashes
A rash in the groin area can appear due to various reasons, which cannot be determined independently.
A boil can form either from mechanical damage to the skin or be a consequence of an illness.
Molluscum contagiosum
Pimples that form on the pubic area may be a manifestation of a viral dermatosis known as molluscum contagiosum. In adults, it is most often transmitted through sexual contact or through shared objects: body sponges, razors, towels. Long-term use of hormonal drugs can also provoke the disease. When infection occurs after sexual intercourse, after 2-3 weeks, for some after a couple of months, a rash begins to appear on the following areas of the body:
- thighs on the inside;
- genitals;
- pubic area
Molluscum contagiosum can be transmitted sexually
The size of the nodules can vary from 2 to 5 mm; they look like translucent bubbles with a small depression at the top. They are characterized by white discharge that appears when pressed from the sides. Such purulent pimples on the pubic part without treatment can last for several months, gradually they become smaller, and they can disappear spontaneously, but then appear in another place. Shaving in the intimate area contributes to the spread of viral infection.
Treatment of molluscum contagiosum involves mechanical squeezing out the contents and cauterization with iodine. Antiviral drugs are also prescribed, the selection of which is based on the patient’s age, and immunomodulatory agents. Since molluscum contagiosum is a common manifestation of HIV infection, your doctor will recommend testing for HIV.
Ftiriaz
Lice, which look like small crabs, are the causative agent of lice pubis, which in turn leads to the appearance of acne on the pubis.
Lice, which look like small crabs, cause acne on the pubic area
This is a contagious parasitic disease transmitted through sexual contact and bedding. There is a high probability of becoming infected in baths and swimming pools.
The localization site of lice is mainly the anus, the pubic area, but they can spread to other areas covered with hair. As a result of the vital activity of lice, gray tubercles are formed in places where hair grows, where nits are attached and spots on the skin of the same color, but with a blue tint, are the sites of bites. If you press on this spot, it will disappear, but after a few seconds it will appear again. The skin becomes rough. The danger of the disease is that a secondary infection may occur and a rash with suppuration may form.
Before starting treatment, the doctor must carry out differentiated diagnostics to exclude the presence of syphilis.
If pediculosis is detected, the pubic hair is shaved off and treated with anti-pediculosis agents, which are available in a large selection at the pharmacy. The drug of choice may be the Spray-Pax aerosol; Nittifor-Cream and Medifox are also prescribed.
Chancroid
Pimples on the pubic area in men can form as a result of the sexually transmitted disease chancroid. After the introduction of the infectious agent into the body, a focus of inflammation is formed, which transforms into a boil. When a purulent pimple on the pubis breaks open and the pus flows out, an ulcer with irregular edges forms. Such a boil may be a single boil, or it may form a rash, from which many painful sores are formed. In men, neoplasms are localized on the penis, pubis, in women also on the pubis and labia. Chancroid is difficult to distinguish from syphilis, so a serological test is performed.
Venereal ulcers can occur in men
Treatment is prescribed using tetracycline antibiotics and macrolides. Topical therapy with antibacterial ointments, emulsions and powders is also indicated.
Lichen simplex
If small acne that looks like blisters appears in the groin area, then there is a possibility that the cause is a viral disease - herpes simplex. The genital form of the disease is most often transmitted through intimate intimacy with a patient or a virus carrier. In some cases, the process can become chronic, and then a rash appears several times a year, which forms multiple white pimples. Then the blisters burst and ulcers form, prone to suppuration. The surrounding skin may swell, turn red and cause pain, severe itching and burning.
Herpes can also appear in the pubic area
If acne on the pubic area in women appears as a result of the introduction of the herpes virus, then there is a risk that during pregnancy the disease will be transmitted to the child in 50% of cases. If lichen vesica occurs directly during pregnancy, it increases the risk of spontaneous abortion and miscarriage.
Treatment is carried out with antiviral drugs, such as Acyclovir and its analogues, which are intended for oral administration. External agents are also indicated - bonaftone ointment, etc.
Furunculosis
A large pimple on the pubis is often a manifestation of furunculosis, which is characterized by inflammation of the hair follicle and nearby tissues. Boils, as a rule, occur singly, but there can also be a cluster of them, in which each boil is at a different stage of development.
Boils usually occur singly
The disease can become chronic and manifest itself over several years. The appearance of inflammatory elements is primarily associated with weakened immunity and the presence of systemic diseases.
With furunculosis, an internal pimple first appears on the pubic area. It is characterized by pain and red color. Over the course of several days, the formation increases in size, protruding and taking on the shape of a cone, while the purulent core is clearly visible. A mature boil opens with a large separation of purulent contents.
For a single boil, ichthyol ointment and Vishnevsky ointment are used. Warm compresses are used to speed up ripening. For mature boils, apply Levomekol ointment. In case of multiple formations of pustules, antibiotic therapy is mandatory.
Herpes
A viral infection that causes the formation of watery pimples on the pubic area. The causative agent is the herpes simplex and genital virus. Therefore, infection is possible not only through sexual contact. The disease is recurrent and it is impossible to get rid of it forever. During an exacerbation, itching and tingling occurs in the skin. Then rashes appear in the form of bubbles filled with cloudy liquid. After opening them, erosions remain, which soon become covered with crusts. Treatment consists of taking antiviral agents for internal and external use.
HPV
If the rash appears as soft, pink or flesh-colored growths, it may be due to infection with the human papillomavirus. Pimples can look different. They look like a ball on a thin stem or a flat base, and can be in the shape of a cone, cauliflower or cockscomb. There is no physical discomfort, but when damaged, papillomas bleed. If this happens regularly, they need to be removed. It is also important to take a PCR test to determine the type of virus. If it has a high risk of oncogenicity, you should also get rid of the growths. To do this, use a laser, high-frequency current or liquid nitrogen. Antiviral drugs will not cure the disease, but will help keep the pathogen in a dormant state.
Scabies
If a man's pubic acne is itchy, he may have become infected with scabies mites. The insect penetrates the skin through physical contact with the host. In adults, the sexual route of infection predominates. Red and black dots and transparent pimples appear in the groin, genital and pubic areas. It is possible to form scabies - short lines of dirty white color. The itching is constantly present, but by night it becomes unbearable. Gradually the symptoms cover the whole body. Treatment consists of applying acaricidal ointments.
Pubic rashes in men vary. It is important to pay attention to their appearance and accompanying symptoms. In some cases, you can get rid of acne on your own. Sometimes you shouldn't pay attention to them at all. But sometimes you cannot do without medical help. In this case, you should not delay visiting a dermatologist.
Main reasons
If you need to figure out why there are acne on the pubic area, then you definitely need to know what factors provoke the rash. Experts themselves say that there may be several reasons:
- Venereal diseases.
- Serious disturbances in the functioning of the digestive system.
- Diabetes.
- Failure to comply with hygiene rules.
- Problems with the immune system.
- Depilation.
You should be wary of those cases where the rashes are very itchy and cause discomfort. To prevent the situation from worsening, you need to seek help from a doctor. In addition, self-medication of white abscesses is strictly prohibited, since only a specialist will be able to select the optimal course of treatment based on the diagnostic results obtained.
It is worth noting that in the presence of oozing rashes, depilation and epilation are strictly prohibited. In no case should you try to open the abscess capsule on your own and squeeze out all the contents from it, as there is a risk of infection, as well as damage to healthy areas of the skin.
