Genital Acne – Your Embarrassing Secret?
The truth is that apart from the usual areas such as the face, back, and chest, acne also occurs in the genital areas of both sexes. And the origins of genital acne – clogged pores – are the same as for other kinds of acne. However, we will soon see why genital acne is not really acne in the technical sense. And before I forget, the proper medical term for genital acne is – watch out – Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Causes of genital acne
The biggest difference between genital and other kinds of acne is that while acne of the face or back is caused by overactive sebaceous glands; genital acne is controlled by the apocrine glands, located in the groin area among other places on the body. However, both kinds of glands work in a similar manner, which means they secrete substances that can clog the pores if secreted in excess.
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