During teens and early adult life, there is an excessive sweating and oil production in genital area. This is to aid lubrication during sexual activities. These excessive secretions, along with tissue debris or dirt lying there, may clog the skin pores and lead to a bump like lesion- an acne
Wearing tight underwears made up of non-absorbent cloth may trap moisture in the pubic region. This makes grounds for pimple formation
Infection like herpes and STDs produce lesions which resemble acne in appearance. They are identified by their accompanying signs and symptoms, which are discussed below