We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.

Butt acne is not true acne. Blemishes on the buttocks are typically caused by another skin condition such as folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, or boils. It is possible to have acne in the area around ...

When red bumps appear on your butt, they most likely aren't caused by the same type of acne you see on your face. It's possible to get pimples on your butt, but more often, the bumps are caused by ...

When you experience a breakout on your butt, it may look like pimples. However, these blemishes are often a skin condition other than acne, such as folliculitis, boils, contact dermatitis, or ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...