Acne is indeed not limited to just the face.
Look after your genital skin like you would your face. Genital scars and acne can cause discomfort, affect self-esteem, and lead to unnecessary embarrassment.
We provide safe, effective, and discreet treatments to address these concerns, helping you feel confident and comfortable in your skin.
Gentital Acne Scars
Acne scars may be atrophic, hypertrophic, or keloidal.
Atrophic scar create ditches and divets in the skin. Atrophic acne scars constitute the most common presentation of acne scars. Atrophic acne scars can be divided into ice pick, rolling, and boxcar scars based on how they look.
Hypertrophic and keloid scar causes raised bumps in the skin. Multiple recurring acne and the repeated bouts of inflammation of the skin can cause Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, where the skin goes darker in pigmentation and has a patchy darkened appearance.
Genital scars and acne can result from various factors, including:
- Friction or irritation caused by tight clothing or frequent shaving
- Infections such as folliculitis or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Trauma or Surgery: Scars from past injuries, treatments, or procedures.
- Hormonal Imbalances: Leading to acne flare-ups in sensitive areas.
Treatment Options
There is a wide range of treatment options. We will work with you to select the best option for your needs.
Antibiotics
Oral clindamycin antibiotics has a broad range of bacterial coverage and is probably one of the better antibiotics to use to treat long standing infections of the skin.
Steroid injections
Liquid form of steroids commonly known as triamcinolone is injected in very small quantities directly into the inflamed pus filled lesion. The sterois work rapidly to quell the active inflammation within the painful nodule gradually reducing its severity.
Zinc and Vit D3
supplementation
Supplementation with Zinc and Vitamin D can help fight acne by boosting the immune system and decreasing oil production in the skin (therefore lowering the chances of bacterial growth and clogged pores).
Testosterone Reducing
Therapy
In cases where there is an overdrive of testosterone levels in the body, acne in the intimate areas can be a problem. Testosterone increases oil production within the skin. Reducing these male hormones can successfully control acne flares. Drugs commonly used are spironolactone.
Lasers
The thought behind acne of the genitals is blockages and build up of oils, bacteria and inflammation within hair follicles. In this case, laser hair removal can be helpful to permanently reduce the quantity of hair follicle.
Also pixel CO2 fractional lasers have been used successfully to treat scars from chronic acne over the genitals, buttocks, and inner thighs regions.
Chemical Peels
We often use TCA (trichloroacetic acid peels) and salicylic acid peels to treat genital acne. Salicylic acid is pretty much an aspirin pill and it penetrates into oil rich areas of the skin reducing acne this way. During this process, the top layers of the skin are stimulated to peel, rejuvenating the skin beneath.
Chemical peels are also an excellent choice for reducing and improving undesired patchy pigmentation caused by the acne.
Our Doctors
Dr Samuel
MB BCh, BaO (Ireland),
MRCS (England)
Dr Jess
BSc (S’pore), MBBS (Aus)
FECSM (Fellow of the European Committee Sexual Medicine)
Your Health, Your Confidence.
Don’t let health concerns hold you back. Early intervention can significantly improve quality of life.
