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Types of genital warts in men and women cause many uncomfortable symptoms, and can even lead to many dangerous complications for the patient. Therefore, when detecting pimples on the genitals, the patient should see a doctor as soon as possible.
1. Types of female genital warts
Types of genital warts in the female genital area often include:
Acne folliculitis Inflammation of the hair follicles in the genital area is one of the causes of acne in the genitals of women. Folliculitis acne nodules often contain pus, distributed mainly at the base of the hair follicle. Acne causes redness and swelling in the intimate area, if rubbed vigorously, it can cause acne to burst, causing burning pain and increasing the risk of infection.
There are many causes of folliculitis acne in the intimate area such as: Poor or improper hygiene, overuse of cleaning chemicals or cleaning solutions; wearing tight clothing or underpants for long periods of time; improper plucking or shaving,...
Genital herpes A typical symptom is the appearance of blisters on the female genitals. At first, pimples are red or pink dots, which grow separately, and are filled with fluid. Later, the acne grows in clusters like bunches of grapes. The blisters can burst, causing burning pain, discomfort and itching, affecting women's daily life.
Acne caused by warts Among the types of acne in the genital organs, warts caused by warts are quite common. This is a dangerous social disease, caused by the HPV virus. Usually, after being exposed to the virus for about 6-8 months, the disease begins to appear with the manifestation of red acne spots. After that, the acne is shaped like a crest, causing discomfort to the patient.
Genital warts if not treated promptly and properly can cause infection and cancer of the genital organs. Vaccination against HPV is the safest way to limit this disease and cervical cancer.
Acne caused by chemical allergies Your private area can also get acne due to chemical allergies. Detergents such as soaps, shower gels, fabric softeners, cleaning solutions or tampons can sometimes contain ingredients that are not suitable for the skin of the intimate area. This leads to the phenomenon of irritation and allergy with the manifestation of acne on the female genitals, red dots, itching, ...
Other types of female genital acne In addition to the above types of acne, sex Acne on the female genitals can also be caused by: Changes in female hormones at different stages cause stimulation of the sebaceous glands, accelerate cell keratinization, clog pores and form acne. Genital or gynecological infections cause genital warts.
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2. Types of acne on the male genitals
The condition of the head, body of the penis or scrotum, foreskin, ... acne is not too rare. Types of genital warts in men can be mentioned as:
Genital warts This is a dangerous social disease with the ability to spread quickly and very difficult to treat. Genital warts are caused by the HPV virus, which can lead to anal cancer, penile cancer, ... if left untreated.
The typical manifestation of warts is the appearance of acne spots that grow individually or in clusters resembling warts or cauliflower, white acne heads. The pimples are quite soft, have a bad smell, are painless but cause itching and discomfort.
Acne caused by balanitis Balanitis has a serious risk of progressing to infertility or cancer if not treated early and properly. Some causes of balanitis in men can be mentioned as: foreskin too long or too narrow, improper hygiene, external irritants,...
Pimples on the part Male genitalia is a typical symptom of balanitis. The patient has pain, accompanied by unpleasant itching symptoms. Initially, the acne is small in size, then spreads around and is fragile, making the inflammation worse and more difficult to treat.
Genital herpes A blister on the penis and foreskin can be a sign of herpes caused by the Herpes Simplex bacteria. At first, tiny pimples appear on the body of the penis, then gradually spread into groups of blisters. Acne spots are very fragile, causing itching, burning pain and inflammation. There are cases where the blisters are broken, causing a lot of discharge, sometimes accompanied by blood, bad smell,...
Other types of genital warts In addition, the condition of pimples on the male genitals is also possible. due to: Diseases causing acne in men (urethritis, urinary tract infection,...); skin problems (acne of the genital area, folliculitis, tinea pedis, scrotal eczema,...); improper cleaning or use of unsuitable detergents; Penis pearl necklace (pimples in the male genital organs but not causing discomfort, is a normal physiological expression in men aged 20 - 30),...
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3. What are the consequences of genital warts in men and women?
Many patients see the appearance of acne on the genitals, but because they are afraid, they choose to suffer silently or buy self-medication. In some cases, the disease can be cured on its own, but in most cases the disease will be more severe, which can cause dangerous complications.
The consequences that can be seen from genital warts in men and women are:
Affecting sex life due to patients' low self-esteem about acne spots or reduced sex drive, shaking family happiness; Genital warts increase the risk of infection and other conditions. Therefore, patients with genital warts should be alert to sexually transmitted diseases; Severely advanced disease can affect reproductive health, even cause infertility or cancer if not treated promptly and effectively.
4. How to treat genital warts in men and women?
Cases of pimples on the genitals need to be carefully examined by a specialist to find out the specific cause. Depending on the severity of the disease, condition and cause of genital acne, the doctor will offer an appropriate treatment plan. Specifically:
Use of drugs: Mild cases of genital acne will be prescribed treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs with dosage depending on each patient. In addition, the doctor can also prescribe the patient some topical creams to support anti-inflammatory and promote skin recovery. However, if the patient is allergic to any of the ingredients, the doctor should be informed; ALA - PDT technique: is a photodynamic method that uses high-frequency optical beams to directly affect acne nodules caused by warts. This method helps prevent the development and completely destroy the HPV virus; Oxygen technique: This method works well for patients with severe or recurrent genital warts. Oxygen penetrates deep into the cells of the genital organs, killing harmful bacteria and fungi. At the same time, this is a technique to help improve inflammation, prevent recurrence, ... Most types of genital warts in men and women cause many health effects, even some Genital acne is also a typical symptom of dangerous diseases. Therefore, patients need to go to the doctor and get treatment early to limit the possible adverse events.
When detecting genital herpes in the early stages, patients need to actively go to medical facilities for doctors to diagnose, advise and have appropriate treatment.
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