Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Butt acne is usually caused by other skin conditions like folliculitis or keratosis pilaris.ย  Benzoyl peroxide washes and exfoliating creams can help ... Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD A boil on your butt may be fluid-filled, itchy, or painful.An infected or inflamed hair follicle, called folliculitis, is the main cause of boils.Treatment ... Folliculitis is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become inflamed.

Understanding the Context

It's often caused by an infection with bacteria. At first it may look like small pimples around the tiny pockets from where each hair grows (hair follicles). The condition can be itchy, sore and embarrassing. The infection can spread and turn into crusty sores.

Key Insights

Mild folliculitis will likely heal without ... Treatments for folliculitis depend on the type and severity of your condition, what self-care measures you've already tried, and how you'd like to proceed. If you've tried nonprescription products for a few weeks and they haven't helped, ask your health care provider about prescription-strength medications. A dermatologist can help you: Control your folliculitis Figure out whether a drug you ... Neither has helped very much.

Final Thoughts

The "pimples" on my scalp are numerous, and my scalp is very itchy. Has anyone with folliculitis found a better remedy? Or could my problem be something else? Any help or suggestions who be greatly appreciated. Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Skin Health Support Group.