featured-image

Unfortunately for me (and my dermatologist on speed dial), my goes beyond just the and chin—I also have zits all over my body. And while my and have been annoying, . We’re talking , , and that can get hella inflamed and leave behind major hyperpigmentation.

Thankfully, after a decade of dealing with butt breakouts, I have a few tested and approved treatments for butt acne that work—and I’m now imparting that wisdom onto you. Before you jump in, though, remember: Instead, you may be dealing with folliculitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, or (all of which require a very different treatment approach, which I’ll get to later on). So to help you figure out what’s going on with your butt, I enlisted the help of six dermatologists for their top tips and products to treat and soothe breakouts, along with how to identify the bumps at home.



Why am I getting acne on my butt? , just like with acne everywhere else on your body. Hormones, stress, and genetics can stimulate excess sebum production in your pores, says dermatologist , MD. Once bacteria settles in and clogs your pore, it creates inflammation that leads to a pimple.

And since you’re always sitting on your butt, it’s especially easy for these pores to clog, which is why butt bumps are so common on virtually every human, says dermatologist Morgan Rabach, MD. says dermatologist , MD, “like tight gym clothes that can trap in sweat, oil, and bacteria, along with friction or occlusion from sitting for prolonged periods.

Back to Beauty Page