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Q: Butt Acne?!:@

asked by: gman2000 on September 21st, 2005

New User

Ok, I dont know what the hell is going on. My ass is covered in red dots. Some too small to pop, but occasionaly some can be poped. They are all down the sides of my upper legs too. I have tried everything from showering 3 times a day, and changing my boxers 3 times a day, to scrubbing the hell outta it. Any one of any advice at all, its really bugging me cause ica nt seem to do anything to get rid of them. My face has a small amount of zits, but they arent bad at all. Ive had these spots on my butt for a long time now, and they seem to be getting worse before getting better. Helllp

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Linx

replied on September 21st, 2005

New User

It sounds like ingrown hairs or maybe an infection in the hair follicles...The more you scrub it the worse it will probably get. Your Dr. Can probably give you some antibiotics to help clear it up.

ciao77

replied on October 3rd, 2005

Experienced User

If it's still bothering you, you may want to talk to a dermatologist about it. It's most likely folliculitis, which is caused by clogged hair follicles. It's possible that it got irritated or infected. For now, it's best to make sure to wear clean clothes ( most importantly, underwear) and not to use irritating soaps or anything. Also, when you get out of the shower or swimming pool, make sure to dry off thoroughly and keep dry/clean.
A dermatologist can help you out more, maybe even by prescribing a cream.

ciao77

replied on October 25th, 2005

Experienced User

Antibiotics

If it's still bothering you, go talk to a dermatologist and they can prescribe antibiotics.

Peter Liebter

replied on November 4th, 2005

New User

Antibiotics are dangerous. Try natural means like balm 911. Cheap, but effective. Walter, thanks for advice

just_curious

replied on November 8th, 2005

New User

Research This

I know exactly what you have. It's called keratosis pilaris. I have the same thing. You should research it to make sure it's what you actually have. I have it on my arms, thighs, cheeks, bum and back also. They look like little red (sometimes white) pimples, but too hard to pop or anything like that. I've seen a dermo about it and was perscribed a few topicals, but so far, nothing helps. I heard it's more common in young adults from irish/celtic backgrounds (me lol) and it should go away for the most part when you're in your 30s.

abs82

replied on December 14th, 2005

New User

I agree that it definitely sounds like keratosis pilaris. I have it too. I've had it for years and i'm now in my mid 30s. I've been having great results with a combination of things. Neutrogena skin smoothing body lotion, carmol 20 and kiss my face soap. Seems to take all of these to do the trick though. You can discuss kp with other people that have it on the discussion forum at Helpforkp.Com and there's a list of products there to treat kp in addition to what I use for mine.

Good luck...Hth!

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