When you least expect it, it appears. The terror of pimples on your butt is more common than you think. Therefore, find out how they arise and how to treat them.
There are some slightly unpleasant situations in life, having pimples on your butt is one of them. In addition to not being very visually pleasing, they can also be painful and impair our mobility on a daily basis. What we still don’t understand is how they form, whether they are exactly like acne that appears on the face or how we should treat them.
First of all, it’s worth knowing that no, pimples on the butt do not have the same origin as facial acne. Firstly, the term used to describe these appearances on the buttocks is folliculitis. Its formation can vary, but it is more likely to appear in places where waxing is commonly done or on parts of the body where the skin does not have much ventilation.
Okay, but what actually causes folliculitis/pimples on the butt?
As previously stated, it has several origins, however, they all have the same explanation. Folliculitis occurs due to inflammation in a follicle, where the hair is ingrown or has suffered bacterial contact. It is this inflammation that causes redness and discomfort, also generating, like facial acne, at times, secretion.
In other words, the two may seem like a lot, however, they have different origins and treatments. Due to this distinction, there are different tips and preventions, however, if the appearance of both acne and folliculitis (pimples on the butt) are frequent, the recommendation is to consult a dermatologist. After all, each case is unique and may involve hormonal or skin issues.
Prevention methods
First of all, in both cases, maintaining personal hygiene is very important. Therefore, spending many hours without showering, especially after physical activity, can contribute to the formation of pimples on the butt. Bathing is important because it helps remove impurities, primarily from the surface layer of the skin, facilitating cellular respiration. The tip on this item is to always wear light clothes and mild soaps.
Another thing you should pay attention to is when waxing. Choosing a good professional who knows the correct way to remove hair is essential to ensure that pimples do not appear in the waxed area. If the buttocks are this location, to avoid pimples on the butt, it is good to apply a moisturizer after the procedure, also using exfoliating soaps in the area, however, only once a week. Continuous use can cause even more irritation.
After this care, you can also use salicylic acid-based products. Its formula helps disinfect the skin, acting as a tonic and consequently removing excess oil. This acid also helps to remove dead cells, preventing the manifestation of bacteria that could possibly cause acne or pimples on the butt.
How to remove pimple spots from your butt
Finally, if you cannot avoid the appearance of this discomfort, you can remedy the marks left on the skin. One of the possibilities is to use cliclic acid, which in addition to contributing to the dryness of pimples, helps to reduce dark spots. Also use lactic acid-based moisturizers, it helps to get rid of dry skin and dead cells, which, as we saw previously, can further harm the appearance of inflammation.
Ahhhh, and a SUPER important tip! In the same way that we shouldn’t squeeze acne, that unwanted pimple that appeared on your butt, you shouldn’t either. To remove pus you can use lactic acid or urea-based products.
Now that you know how to make your butt look like a baby’s, also find out how to deal with acne and what types it is.
Sources: Go Outside, Catraca Livre and Claudia.
Images: Vix, Jornal Ciência, Healing by nature and Fortíssima.
