Genital Acne

[Aussie100]

Since having four babies my bladder seems to be leaky.  I was wondering if the dampness could be cause for the genital acne?  If so, how difficult is it to have the bladder fixed and does that work well?


This discussion is related to genital acne.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Genital acne is actually a condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa.While acne in general involves the sebaceous glands, Hidradenitis Suppurativa involves the apocrine glands. These glands are found in the groin area and under the arms and the nipples.
Apart from sweating, there are other factors that cause acne in the genitals. Tight clothing that rubs against the skin and harsh laundry detergents can both trigger this skin condition.
Another common cause of this condition is severe irritation caused by dead skin cells coming off too quickly, or by the release of toxic, inflammatory materials through the skin.
The dampness caused by leaking urine coul be the cause in your case.
If the breakouts secrete a discharge or are painful, there might already be an infection that would require antibiotics. Some extreme cases require minor surgery to drain the unwanted materials in the lesions.
ref:http://www.acneteam.com/genital-acne-01.html
You will have to consult a urologist for bladder repair.