How do I get rid of ‘Butt Acne’?

It really feels very embarrassing when you develop acne in your butt area however once you have developed this concern then the only thing that you can do for your help is to avoid those underlying reasons which are responsible for this skin condition. So below we have enlisted some most common causes of butt acne problem.

Let’s discuss the taboo acne problem which develops on your butt area. Whatever may be the reason for your butt acne, it can be well dealt with some effective home remedies.

Once your skin gets a victim of acne you are more likely to develop this problem on recurrence basis if necessary action is not taken on time. Also, the big issue of this skin disease is that in the long run, it can leave permanent scars behind especially if it is mistreated.

CAUSES OF BUTT ACNE:

 

 

01. EXCESSIVE PERSPERATION

Perspiration or sweating is one of the primary factors responsible for butt acne growth. However, the sweating itself doesn’t encourage the acne bacteria growth instead its the duration the sweat stays on the butt before washing that can cause the acne problem.

This generally happens because the moisture content under clothing creates the ideal condition for the bacteria to thrive leading to the growth of buttne. Cleaning and drying the area will help to avoid and relieve the acne butt problem.

 

 

02. FOLLICULITIS

The shallow little bumps like acne on your buttocks areas develop due hair follicles inflammation, known as folliculitis. This type of inflammation occurs primarily due to infection caused by yeast, bacteria or fungus.

Apart from this such inflammation in buttocks develops due to hair follicles blockage caused by dead skin cells, irritation of the hair follicles, etc. It always develops on the skin surface and causes itching or irritation problem rather than painful.

 

 

03. TIGHT CLOTHING

People who wear tight clothing or restrictive clothing, their skin is more prone to develop the butt acne problem. This particularly happens because tight clothes don’t provide enough space for your skin to breath freely. Also, the friction happens on the skin creates rashes and then acne can occur in the area.

Apart from this synthetic undergarments are another wrong clothing choice can increase your chances of developing butt acne problem. So it’s better to choose light fabrics and cotton undergarments and to wear more loose clothes to avoid recurrent butt acne problem. Sitting for a prolonged period in the same posture may also cause butt acne problem.

 

 

 

05. YOUR DIET

Diets play a major role in causing different types of skin issues and same is responsible for causing butt acne problem as well. Certain foods are known to give a spike to acne growth such as foods rich in high sugar and skim milk etc. People who develop butt acne growth after the consumption of certain foods should avoid those particular foods intake to prevent and relieve butt acne problem.

 

 

LETS LOOK AT TREATING “BUTTNE”

1. EXFOLIATION AND SCRUBS

Exfoliation Scrubs will help in removing dead/redundant skin and remove any blockages from your follicles which cause breakouts.

Regular exfoliation can speed up the bump clearing process by clearing all blockages. Also, scrubs speed up the cell turnover process along with maintaining the moisture level of your skin in a healthy way.

In the cases of more severe butt acne, products such as Clearskin Gel containing salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid content, are effective in relieving butt acne problem.

 

2. LED LIGHT THERAPY

 

LED light therapy is used for treating butt acne skin diseases if other methods are not creating any significant result. The red light of LED penetrates the deeper skin area. It is used for massaging topical into the deeper affected area. It increases the effectiveness of topical treatment measures.

The BLUE light of LED device kills the P. Bacteria (acne bacteria), helps in reducing inflammation such as follicle swelling and redness and also help in improving the look and appearance of acne affected area of buttocks safely.

 

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3. AVOID OVER SCRUBBING

Harsh scrubbing and especially with abrasive products may more irritate your buttocks skin which is already inflamed and may make your butt acne more severe. So avoid using the stiff-bristled body brush and other such harsh products for scrubbing purpose. If your butt acne is painful or severely inflamed then avoid scrubbing completely.

Yes, exfoliation is vital but be very gentle while doing it and this will be only possible when you use only gentle scrubbing products. Use a soft nylon shower scrubber or soft washing cloth in order to wash and exfoliate the affected area for preventing the irritation or inflammation issue especially if you have tender or inflamed skin.

 

4. BATH YOUR BUTT AFTER EXERCISE

 

After an intense or long exercise session, your body is likely to drain with perspiration and this is the ideal time for acne bacteria growth in your butt area. So to avoid this concern make sure that after every exercise session you take a shower to clean all the dirt and sweat from your body.
Especially if you wear a tight workout cloth then it is more crucial that you bath thoroughly and pat your skin dry so that there will be no moisture left for acne bacteria thrive. Clean your workout clothes after every session and wear only washed clothes in every other workout day to avoid the dirt or bacteria spreading risk

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