When acne near the genitals occurs, each person begins to not only experience a lot of inconvenience, but also panic. And these experiences are not unfounded, because such "neighbors" can be harbingers of serious diseases. Acne in the groin in men is no exception, so if you experience unpleasant itching, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
It will also be useful to determine what exactly led to such unpleasant, itchy formations under the skin in the inguinal region.
Causes
If we talk about the reasons for the appearance of such a "surprise", then most often experts diagnose:
- Inguinal hydradenitis. This disease is an inflammatory process that occurs in the sweat glands of a person. As soon as a microbe of Staphylococcus aureus gets into them, red acne appears in the groin in men.
- Contact dermatitis. This ailment appears due to skin irritation due to the application of chemicals on it. As you know, the skin in this area is very thin, therefore, redness forms near the genitals.
- Psoriasis. This disease is quite easy to distinguish by scaly nodules in the groin area. In no case should you try to remove such flaky formations on your own, otherwise capillary bleeding can be provoked. As a rule, psoriasis is a chronic disease that can not be treated, it remains only not to provoke the appearance of nodules (wear loose underwear made from natural fabric).
Acne in the groin area in men can appear for many reasons, so experts have developed a kind of classification of such itchy growths.
Acne
Black dots in intimate places cause the least inconvenience. However, this does not mean that they do not need to be fought.
As a rule, a black pimple can be both in the singular and in the form of a plural formation.
Distinguishing acne is quite simple - it never appears on the mucous membrane and most often occurs after shaving. Also, when acne occurs, a person may begin to feel weak. However, since this is a less dangerous ailment, you can get rid of new "neighbors" yourself.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis can be infectious or non-infectious. The latter is manifested if a household or chemical irritant has got on the skin. Usually, such an eruption passes quite quickly after treating the skin with an antiseptic. However, if an infection has joined the formation, then dermatitis turns into a rather serious disease.
Such acne in the groin in men usually does not hurt, but the itch is simply unbearable. Also, when combing, the sacred one is separated.
If dermatitis is not treated, then the disease will only progress, spreading to a large area.
Boils
Quite often acne in the groin in men secrete pus. Such boils are very dangerous to health, regardless of their size and quantity. The fact is that in the genital area there is an active blood supply, because of which even a very small pimple can begin to spread the infection throughout the body.
A purulent pimple in the groin in men, the photo of which is shown below, usually hurts and itches very badly. You can distinguish such a growth by an abscess, which is about to burst.
Some squeeze such acne, but this is a very dangerous activity. Under the nails of a person contains a mass of bacteria that can get under the skin. It is best to remove such acne (especially large ones) from a specialist. For this, it is not necessary to consult a doctor, purulent acne in the groin in men is easily removed in a cosmetological way.
Parasites
Under the skin in the inguinal region, a large number of parasites can live that cause acne. If genital hygiene is impaired, then lice and scabies mites may appear in the hairline.
To determine that a person suffers from parasites, it is first necessary to make a visual inspection. Although “enemies” are extremely small, they are fairly easy to spot with the naked eye. It is also worth paying attention to the symptoms. If the itching does not go away and you want to itch around the clock (anti-itch remedies do not give any effect), then parasites are most likely to have settled in the hairline. Such pests must be destroyed as soon as possible.
Molluscum contagiosum
Such a disease is characterized by the appearance of dense acne about 2-3 mm high. At the same time, the growths do not itch and do not bring serious inconvenience. Most often, the focus of the disease is in the inguinal region, slightly above the genital area.
When pressing on a solid pimple, a small hole appears in its center, from which a curdled mass of a yellowish tint stands out. This disease is more aesthetic in nature and can not cause serious harm to the body.
In order for the treatment of acne in the groin in men to work correctly, you must first consult a dermatologist and get advice. Based on this, you can get rid of unwanted formations on your own or conduct a procedure in a medical or cosmetology center.
Treatment
To quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms, squeeze purulent deposits and soothe the skin, you can use:
- Iodine lotions. In order for the pimple to ripen faster and the infection does not get into it, it is necessary to apply iodine to the affected area. This drug can be found today in any pharmacy in the form of a bubble with a dark brown liquid, and as a convenient felt-tip pen.
- Aloe. Almost everyone in the house has a plant, which is most often called an agave. To quickly get rid of acne and disinfect the inflamed inguinal region, you need to take a clean knife (it is advisable to dip it in boiling water) and cut off a small piece of aloe. A severed agave is applied directly to the acne. It is best to glue aloe with a patch so that it can exert a longer effect. It is best to do such lotions for the night. The course of treatment is 3 days. The agave is quite quickly heals scars and disinfects the skin. In addition, aloe dries pimples.
- Ointment Vishnevsky. This tool perfectly disinfects the skin and prevents the formation of infectious diseases. The ointment must be applied directly to the pimple and cover this area with a small piece of gauze or bandage. Such manipulations are recommended at night every day until the itchy pimples go.
- Levomekol. Another ointment that is sold in any pharmacy. This remedy has an anti-inflammatory effect. Apply ointment to the affected areas in the morning and evening every day.
- Hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide perfectly dries acne and prevents the penetration of infection. To quickly get rid of the formations, it is enough several times a day to rub the skin in the groin area with a cotton swab dipped in peroxide.
Also good are ichthyol ointment, sea water, ordinary raw potatoes and calendula in the form of tinctures.
Prevention
In order to prevent the appearance of unpleasant formations, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Follow the hygiene of the genitals and the area around them.
- Change underwear at least once a day.
- If the "beginnings" of subcutaneous formations began to appear on the skin, it is necessary to wipe this area with chamomile tincture (it also helps well from ulcers).
- Take medications to increase immunity. If the immune system malfunctions, then the body can respond to this with skin rashes.
Acne in the groin in men, the causes of which were discussed in the article, can be very diverse, so you should not self-medicate or resort to traditional medicine, not understanding what led to such consequences. Only a doctor can exclude serious diseases of the reproductive system and prescribe the correct and most effective treatment, in some cases, medication.