Pimples on Buttocks

Individuals who have been afflicted with acne on buttocks ought to be aware that the skin condition that is creating so much distress is not, caused by the acne bacterial infection. That is the good news; the bad news is that the skin infections which cause pimples on the butt are just as difficult to handle as real acne. The buttocks have very few of the sebaceous glands which secrete sebum oil and and we all know that excess sebum is the main cause for the formation of acne. The skin inflammation, pimples and pustules that people get on their buttocks are likely to be the outcome of two skin infections, folliculitis or carbuncles, often known as boils.

Folliculitis happens when a hair follicle becomes inflamed and can happen anywhere on the body, not only on the butt. Folliculitis is usually attributable to the infection of the skin by microorganisms such as bacteria or by clothing that is too tight fitting and causes friction on the skin. This skin condition often appears like the pimples that acne produces and may cause itching and slight discomfort. It is not usually painful. Carbuncles are better known as boils and they usually occur deeper under the skin than folliculitis and are very often a result of a superficial skin infection getting worsened. They are often hard cyst type growths.

The different kinds of skin infections which mimic acne on buttocks need to be treated in different ways dependant on how critical they are. Superficial infections of folliculitus will often clear up from your butt by themselves however if they don? t, cleaning the area every day using a solution of benzoyl peroxide could help. Benzoyl peroxide helps in drying skin and also helps to destroy the infection causing bacteria. Folliculitis infections which persist after this form of antibacterial treatment might need to be further treated by applying a topical antibiotic skin cream. Boils and carbuncles occur deeper under the skin layers so they need a more intensive type of treatment.

The very first thing that you need to do when you are treating a boil is to get your health care professional to prescribe you a medium strength, wide range antibiotic to help get the bacterial infection under control. If the boil doesn't reduce itself then your health care provider will need to puncture the boil so that all of the pus inside it can drain away and then he will dress up the wound. This should be executed a medical, sterile location and never at home because there does exist a risk of spreading the infection to other parts of your body.

There are some things that could be done to decrease the chance of getting folliculitis or carbuncle infections. The butt area are under pressure every time a person sits down and extended sitting could exert pressure on the buttocks and make them hot and sweaty, a perfect environment for bacteria growth. Those who remain seated for long periods of time need to get up and walk intermittently and also make sure that their clothing is loose-fitting and comfortable so that it provides good ventilation to your buttocks. Practice good personal hygiene such as cleaning the buttocks after sitting on the toilet seat.