'Some STDs will present with bumps similar to acne, but they're usually numerous and don't resolve on their own,' says Dunston. Vaginal acne is usually no biggie-however, if they're numerous or recurrent or persistent, then you'll want to check in with your gyno. (Make sure you can recognize these 5 kinds of vaginal bumps every woman should know about.) Pimples may also cause slightly more discomfort than ingrown hairs because they typically contain more fluids. 'If it looks just like a pimple on your face, you'll know that's what it is,' says Dunston. Here's What Can Help.įortunately, it's not hard to distinguish vaginal acne from other types of bumps. PREVENTION PREMIUM: Sex Shouldn't Be Painful. (Here's how to safely remove an ingrown hair in 3 steps.) Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation can also cause vaginal acne, along with bacterial overgrowth in the pores, dead skin cell accumulation, ingrown hairs in the genital area, and, not surprisingly, stress.

(Beat chronic inflammation, lose weight, and improve your wellbeing with the simple plan in The Whole Body Cure from Prevention!)Īcne down there strikes for similar reasons to facial acne-namely, it's secondary to an excessive production of sebum (oil) within a narrowed hair follicle, says Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified ob/gyn in New York. While a zit-related incident down there is totally normal, she says, it's rarely a persistent problem. 'Vaginal acne isn't as common as acne on the face, back, chest, and underarms, but it's not rare, either,' says Kyrin Dunston, MD, board-certified ob/gyn at Signature Functional Medicine in Georgia.

Don't freak out, though: Vaginal acne is totally normal. No matter how diligent you are about keeping your skin squeaky clean and your pores clear, acne has a way of showing up at the worst possible times-and sometimes, in the worst possible places.

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