Archive for March, 2009

We all know about acne on the face, neck, and the back, but not many know about genital acne. This, however, does not make it a rare occurrence. Only it so happens that it is not talked about much. The symptoms and accompanying discomforts, like normal acne, are there in this case too, may be even more, because of the awkward location.

Acne problem affecting the skin, it can occur anywhere. So it does. Only unlike sebaceous glands, the glands responsible for such type of acne cases are apocrine glands. These function much the same way as sebaceous glands in creating pimples. These glands are located in the area of underarms, groin and nipples. The skin in these areas is very soft.

Just like any other acne, this acne too needs normal skin care. Excessive perspiration and harsh clothing rubbing against the delicate skin are the normal causes. Sportspersons are more likely to be affected by acne in these areas. Some times, harsh detergents used in washing clothes and even the bathing soap used can cause such acne. Despite the itching, rubbing and scratching should be avoided. Changing to mild detergents and bathing soap and also comfortable clothes is advisable. Washing with a light disinfectant and applying topical cream on the doctor’s prescription helps.

In case you find your acne is not responding to the usual acne cure, and the problem is getting severe, do not hesitate to consult the doctor. He would choose to take recourse to surgical procedure as a healing up process. Another thing the doctor would like to rule out is that the acne like symptoms may represent some other serious illness. Then the treatment would change accordingly.

To those who are lucky with their skin, this advice is of no use. But millions who are afflicted would crave to know more and more instead of reacting, need we know more? To get rid of acne we need to find out how to effectively do it. For that, first we must know what type of acne we are suffering from and what is our skin type. Then only we can find out what is the best acne treatment for us.

Every person has a different skin, varying in the degree of oil and moisture secretion. Depending on the exposure the skin gets in terms of environment as well as skin products used and the reacting ability of the skin, a person’s acne would be different. This is not to suggest that there is a mathematical equation like relationship that explains everything. Yet broadly speaking, the general trends are clear enough. Hormonal changes accompanying puberty, genes acquired and immunity in the body are given factors that have a bearing on the acne afflicted on a person. Whether it is rosacea or acne cyst, white head or blackhead or simply whether it is pus filled, it becomes prudent to consult a dermatologist.

As with the different types of acne, the treatments for acne too are different. Whether you choose natural home treatments or you go in for advanced medical technology, matching the treatment type with the acne type is a must. The ingredients for treating small reddish eruptions would certainly be different from those that are meant to treat pus filled boils. The early stage acne generally responds well to acne facials, but for more persistent types, chemical peels may be the answer. In any case, one essential element of the best acne treatment is patience for acne takes time to heal.