Why do acne appear on the vulva?

We have always thought that acne appears on the face, but if it spreads a little, we can see that acne can appear on the back and chest. But when some people say that acne can appear on the vulva, we all find it a little strange. In our minds, the vulva is a relatively private part of girls, and girls are very concerned about the vulva and keep it clean every day. So why does acne appear on the vulva?

Acne on the vulva may be folliculitis. The symptoms begin with pain at the opening of the hair follicle and its surrounding area, slightly red skin, and gradually red blisters and tenderness appear. There is a hair sticking out from the top of the red blister. If there is pus, a small white dot may appear on the top of the red blister. There can be one or more hair follicles infected. If the inflammation becomes severe, an abscess may form. Of course, it may also be caused by infection with pathogens such as mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc., so regular examination and understanding is very necessary, and do not delay the treatment due to shyness. In daily life, you can pay attention to the following points to reduce the occurrence of acne on the vulva:

1. Live a regular life, pay attention to rest, relax, reduce stress, and strive to improve sleep quality;

2. Pay attention to cleanliness. For genital folliculitis, avoid scratching and wear loose and comfortable underwear.

3. Eat less spicy, greasy or high-sugar foods; eat more vegetables and fruits to increase vitamins and keep bowel movements smooth.

4. Actively exercise to improve body resistance.

treat

1. Daily care

Wash your face with warm water once or twice a day to clean your skin, and avoid squeezing or scratching skin lesions with your hands. Avoid using oily and powdery cosmetics and ointments and creams containing glucocorticoids.

2. Common methods of acne treatment

(1) Topical medications: Retinoic acid (retinoic acid cream, adapalene gel, tazarotene gel), benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics (clindamycin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol, etc.), azelaic acid, sulfur lotion, etc.

(2) The first choice of oral antibiotics is tetracycline (minocycline, doxycycline, etc.), followed by macrolides (erythromycin). Avoid antibiotics commonly used to treat systemic infections such as levofloxacin. The course of antibiotics is usually 6 to 12 weeks.

(3) Oral isotretinoin For severe acne, oral isotretinoin is the standard treatment and currently the most effective method for treating acne. The treatment course aims to achieve a minimum cumulative dose of 60 mg/kg.

(4) Anti-androgen therapy, such as the oral contraceptive cyproterone acetate combined tablets, is suitable for female patients with moderate to severe acne accompanied by symptoms of excessive androgen levels (such as hirsutism, seborrhea, etc.) or polycystic ovary syndrome. Female patients with delayed-onset acne and acne that is significantly aggravated before menstruation may also consider using oral contraceptives.