Genital acne?

[Keeper_of_cats]

Hello!

I'd like to know if it's possible to get acne on the clitoral hood. I've been on testosterone therapy for a few years, so I'm used to acne arriving where it's least expected, but I also know that there are body parts where you're not supposed to get it.

This doesn't look like any lesion or sore I can associate with any STI, and it does look like acne. (I know that ideally, anything like this would get looked at by a doctor, but as a trans man and a rape survivor I would really love to avoid that trauma if possible.)

All that to say: is it possible to get acne on the clitoral hood?

[Jacob]

Hi Keeper!

From what I know, I'd say it's possible to get acne wherever you have skin and pores which can get clogged. So it could be.

But as you say, a doctor would be who could properly identify what it is, if it is indeed something else. Seeing a doctor would be the recommended thing to do, but of course it's your decision.

Aside from that, have you looked at finding a doctor who you'd be more comfortable with? I wonder if that might be handy for you?

[Keeper_of_cats]

Oh, my doctor is wonderful and I'm very comfortable with her, the issue really lies with me. Thanks for your help!

[Jacob]

Oh fair enough! Glad I could help!