Causes of darkening of the sensitive area and methods of prevention

 Causes of darkening of the sensitive area and methods of prevention

The darkening of the intimate area is one of the most important problems that women face, but what are the reasons for the darkening of the intimate area?  And how can it be avoided?  Here are the most prominent of them in the following article.

Here is the most important information about the causes of darkening of the sensitive area and its treatment in the following article:

Reasons for the darkening of the sensitive area

Here is the most important information about the causes of darkening of the sensitive area:

• hormone

The epidermis contains melanocytes, which contribute to the formation of melanin in the genital area, and these cells are affected by hormonal fluctuations such as fluctuations in  estrogen  , which in turn is one of the most important causes of darkening of the sensitive area, and leads to an increase in pigmentation in the labia area.

• infections

Skin friction, leaving the sensitive area moist, leads to infection, such as: yeast infection. 

New hair growth can lead to  folliculitis  .  Which contributes to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

• growing old

Aging leads to an increase in the darkening of the sensitive area. With age, the skin changes in elasticity, texture, and even skin color.

• friction

Friction leads to a darkening of the sensitive area, and friction can occur;  As a result of wearing unsuitable underwear, or clothes that are too tight, and frequent activities, such as playing sports or having sex, cause the area to change color.

• sweater

Sweating causes the intimate area to change color. If you sweat profusely, you will likely notice a darker color in the private area.

• Hair removal

Frequent hair removal of the sensitive area and the use of hair removal creams that contain chemicals lead to the darkening of the sensitive area over time.

• lack of ventilation

The sensitive area is covered most of the time;  This makes their exposure to air much less than the rest of the body, which in turn increases the darkening and discoloration of the skin.

• Polycystic ovary syndrome

The increase in male hormones in women  with polycystic ovary syndrome  leads to an increase in the darkening of the private area.

•  Dit

Some diseases are among the most important causes of darkening of the sensitive area and the appearance of pigmentation, and the most prominent of these diseases are the following:

1. Diabetes.

2. Addison's disease.
3. Hyperthyroidism.
4. Hemochromatosis  .  _

• pregnancy

Pregnancy increases the accumulation of melanin in the skin.  Which in turn increases the darkening of the sensitive area.

Factors that increase the risk of darkening the sensitive area

After identifying the most prominent causes of darkening of the sensitive area, it is worth noting that there are risk factors that may be observed and require a visit to the doctor immediately, the most important of which are:

If the color of the skin is dark with roughness in the sensitive area, this may be an indication of acanthosis nigricans, which calls for a doctor's review immediately.   

 If the color of the skin suddenly changes and the skin becomes dark black and has a velvety texture, and the neck and armpits change to the same color, this may be evidence of a high blood sugar level.

If the area changes to a darker black color with bumps or scabs appearing in the intimate area, this may be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection.

Ways to reduce the darkening of the sensitive area

It is not possible to control some of the causes of darkening of the sensitive area, such as: hormonal changes resulting from advancing age, but there are some methods that help reduce and alleviate the darkening of the sensitive area, here are the most prominent of them:

• Using organic and natural products, such as  sandalwood  and turmeric, which help exfoliate and lighten the sensitive area.
• Avoid wearing tight clothes to avoid friction.
• Wearing cotton clothes that help absorb sweat in the sensitive area.
• Stay away from hair removal methods that cause inflammation in the hair follicles and the occurrence of infections.
• Keeping the skin moisturized in the sensitive area.
• Choose vaginal care products that do not contain condoms or chemicals.
• Stay away from bleaching methods using lasers and chemical acids.  Because it may cause burns or infections