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Bootylicious It’s something not a lot of people want to talk about, but butt acne is more common that you may think. Here’s how skin clinics can treat it.
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cne is one of the most prevalent skin issues practitioners see on their clients, and the industry is saturated with treatments and cosmeceuticals treating the inflammatory condition. From skincare to lasers and LED, there is usually a way to reduce pimples and outbreaks if you follow a professional’s treatment plan. But for some reason, we tend to ignore the fact that acne doesn’t just affect people’s faces but other body parts, such as the back and even more commonly, the butt. Maybe it’s because we usually keep our bums hidden from public view, but with about 85 per cent of Australians experiencing some sort of acne on their bums at some stage in their lives, therapeutic skin coach and owner of QLD based Glow Skin Studio, Sarah Grace, has, alongside her friend and beauty veteran Kiyomi Booth, launched a skincare trio specifically formulated for butt acne, and has aptly called it ‘BUTT’NE’. We talked to the skin practitioner to learn more about it.
What causes butt acne and how many people are affected? SG: The term ‘butt acne’ usually refers to folliculitis, which presents similarly to acne elsewhere but is a result of blocked and mild infection of hair follicles, leading to acne-like bumps on the buttocks. This can often look like a small whitehead with a hair in the centre of a red bump, surrounded by white material that is often dead skin and white blood cells. It usually won’t just be a single bump, you’ll likely have a smattering of same size, red inflamed bumps that can be caused by: • Keeping your wet, sweaty clothes on after hitting the gym • Living in your swimsuit • Wearing tight-fitting clothes • Sitting down often • Sweating & chafing (heat, sweat and friction are a nasty combination!) • Contact dermatitis caused by allergies to laundry products
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