Acne on the back and buttocks may be caused by Malassezia folliculitis, acne, prickly heat and so on.
1. Malassezia folliculitis: Malassezia is a normal parasitic bacterium in human body, when hot weather or sweaty skin and the use of glucocorticosteroids will lead to Malassezia overgrowth and cause hair follicle infections, the typical lesions are hemispherical follicular papules.
2. Acne: related to elevated androgen levels and exuberant sebaceous gland secretion, sebum can not be completely discharged, clogging the pores and triggered, resulting in pimples, pimples, pustules and so on.
3. Prickly heat: in summer or in a hot and stuffy environment, a large amount of sweat is not easy to evaporate, which will lead to sweat duct blockage and prickly heat, commonly found in children, and sweat duct underdevelopment is related to the main manifestation of small raised blisters, papules and pimples.
Acne on the back and buttocks, there may be other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.