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Masturbation & Acne/Boils
Myself 36 , single
I have been doing masturbation from very long time sometimes once a day ,twice a day...etc
From past 3-4 yrs I have been noticing a strange correlation between acne/boils and masturbation...
Whenever I do masturbation i get this boils sometimes on face, near ears,neck side,underarms sometimes near pubic areas...
I have consulted many Doctors in the past and have taken almost all the meds available but not able to resolve the issue and tell the actual reason
Now I know acne/boils is bcoz of sebum issues...In the past I use to take isotretinoin 1month every year but From 2-3 yrs severe issues started so I stopped taking it.
So Docs either suggest Doxy / Azithromycin which again I have taken many time.May be now I am resistant.
Also I know the diff between acne /boils
These are extremely painful especially in private areas..
My humble request to the Docs ,whoever answer this question pls answer specific and don't give general answer
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Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan
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Avoid any OTC topicals
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Not at all concerned with that.. for details do direct online consultation
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Hi there...
Humble answer to your humble request... This needs pics and a detailed discussion to give you a clear action plan. Albeit you link the masturbation to the acne, that will have to be proved first. Masturbation per se is not a bad thing and relieves stress.
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• There is no direct scientific link between masturbation and acne/boils
• Your symptoms suggest recurrent folliculitis / furunculosis (bacterial infection of hair follicles), not typical acne
• The perceived correlation may be due to sweating, friction, hormonal fluctuation, or hygiene factors around the time of masturbation
• Recurrent painful boils in areas like underarms, groin, neck may also indicate early hidradenitis suppurativa or chronic staph colonization
Helpful Tips / Words of Caution:
• Avoid tight clothing, friction, and excessive sweating without cleaning
• Shower after sweating/sexual activity
• Do not squeeze boils → increases spread and scarring
• Repeated antibiotic use without culture can cause resistance
• If lesions become large, very painful, or associated with fever → may need drainage by doctor
• This is a chronic manageable condition, not related to sexual activity harmfully
Kindly consult via Practo for detailed evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Without seeing the condition, can't make a diagnosis
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment options
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