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WTF, universe bum pimples?! As if dealing with breakouts on your face isn’t bad enough, you may have noticed itchy red bumps that look like acne on your backside.
Of course, “buttne” isn’t as glaringly obvious as a monster zit on your chin but it can still make you feel super-self-conscious, and you’d probably prefer to keep your butt pimple-free, especially once swimsuit season rolls around. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with breakouts on your booty.
1. Bum acne isn’t actually acne.
If it makes you feel any better, butt pimples aren’t really pimples at all. Pimples happen when a pore gets clogged with oil, dead skin cells, or bacteria. But the bumps on your butt are actually folliculitis a.k.a. an inflamed or infected hair follicle.