TOapparently embarrassing topic, yet involving many people, pimples on the buttocks are more common than you might think. And before solving the problem, you need to understand how it came about. For example, the main causes are sedentary life but also the sweat of sports activities. And then, are we sure that calling them “pimples” is correct?
Pimples on the buttocks, what are they
Buttock furunculosis is not a form of acne: «Although at first glance it may resemble that of the face, it is not the same type of disease. It is a secondary folliculitis, an irritation of the epidermal hair follicles that causes inflammation in the pilosebaceous units, i.e. of the sweat sebaceous glandwhich takes the name of Hydradenite »explains the Dr. Federica Tomelleri, Head of the Dermatology Service of theSacred Heart Hospital IRCCS of NegrarVerona.
This particular folliculitis causes the formation of red wheals that resemble acne: «Their peculiarity is that they can range from simple itching and irritation to real pain when the elements develop in the deeper dermis and are larger »specifies the expert.
Rubbing and sweat, the main causes of secondary folliculitis
The most predisposed subjects? Those who wear particularly tight garments, those who lead a particularly sedentary life and even sportsmen: «This particular form of folliculitis is in fact caused by rubbing between skin and fabric which creates more irritation on the epidermis, the more synthetic or tight it is, for this reason it does not help a particularly sedentary life. But even sports where rubbing and sweat can play tricks causing many reactions ».
Especially in cases of sporting activity, It is essential to always shower after training and wash clothes so as to prevent bacteria from transferring to the skin.
Take care of skin irritations
Compared to juvenile acne, therefore, gluteal furunculosis does not have a particular age group of onset and, as the expert explains, it can appear in different phases and moments of life.
But how are these skin irritations treated? «In less aggressive situations, local therapy can help, choosing a cortisone antibiotic cream even for two or three weeks. To this I always recommend adding gods as well scrub cleaners that help to thoroughly cleanse the epidermis and above all to free the poresas well as allowing a better penetration of the drug »explains the expert.
The use of sprinkler powders, such as zinc oxide “that they perform an absorbent action and can be used before sports activities in order to guarantee less humidity in the affected areas. They also improve healing and prevent a new appearance ».
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