How to Get Rid of Acne on the Buttock
Acne breakouts can occur anywhere on the body, including the buttocks. Unfortunately, butt acne breakout can look worse than facial breakouts because clothing rubs against the skin, irritating the breakouts.
This condition can be both embarrassing and painful to those who suffer from it. The approach to treating acne breakouts on the butt is similar to treating facial blackouts. It takes time to see improvement, but with consistency over time, the amount of butt acne breakouts will decrease and eventually stop.
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Instructions
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Shower daily with an acne-fighting body wash with salicylic acid. Be sure to thoroughly clean the buttocks. This keeps excess dirt and sweat from clogging your pores.
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Exfoliate with a loofah and a medicated body scrub containing salicylic acid. Exfoliation sloughs off dead skin cells, preventing them from mixing with sebum (sweat) and irritating your pores.
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Apply a topical acne cream containing benzoyl peroxide or alpha hydroxy acid to the acne breakouts on your buttocks. Allow the cream to thoroughly dry before putting on clothing.
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Wash your clothes with detergent designed for sensitive skin. Many scented laundry detergents contain dyes and fragrances that can irritate the acne on your butt.
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Wear cotton undergarments whenever possible. Cotton absorbs sweat better than synthetic fabrics. Synthetic fabrics can also irritate acne-prone skin, increasing the probability of breakouts.
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Go see a dermatologist if the acne breakouts on your buttocks worsen over time. Your dermatologist can prescribe stronger medications that will help heal your breakouts.
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Tips & Warnings
Eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly can help improve health and, in turn, decrease your acne breakouts.
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