what are bumps on your buttocks?
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Folliculitis. “Acne-like bumps on the buttocks are caused by inflammation of hair follicles, which is called folliculitis,” says MacKelfresh. Folliculitis can be caused by an infection from bacteria, yeast, or fungus, irritation of hair follicles, or blockage of hair follicles, she says.
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Symptoms may include: Pain and tenderness in the buttocks. Stiffness in the gluteal muscles. Weakness of the gluteal muscles.
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Ingrown hair, also known as "razor bumps," are a common skin condition, particularly in people whose hair has the tendency to curl back or grow sideways in a hair follicle. The result often looks like acne, consisting of tiny round bumps, some of which have a visible hair trapped inside them.
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It's common on shaved areas of the body, such as the legs or the face, and produces red, pus-filled bumps. The bumps can resemble a pimple, and may contain an ingrown hair.
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Back dimples — indentations on your lower back — are a fairly common cosmetic feature. They're caused by short ligaments connecting your pelvis to your skin, but they have no medical implications. Not only are they harmless, but they can even be considered a sign of beauty, especially in women!
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A Primer on Plantar Warts. Found on the bottom of feet, these ugly, painful bumps are caused by a type of human papillomavirus. That strange-looking bump on the bottom of your foot could be what's known as a plantar wart.
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Bursitis of the kneecap is inflammation of the bursa found between the front of the kneecap and the skin. Kneeling for a long time can cause kneecap bursitis, which can develop into an egg-shaped bump on the front of the kneecap. Bursitis usually gets better if you avoid the activity that caused it.
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The bacteria Staphylococcus is the most common cause. Hidradenitis suppurativa: A long-term (chronic) condition causing red, tender bumps in the skin of the armpits and/or groin. The bumps often turn into abscesses and can cause scarring over time.
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Keratosis pilaris is a benign condition characterized by numerous small, rough, red, or tan bumps primarily around hair follicles on the upper arms, legs, buttocks, and sometimes cheeks. Keratosis pilaris creates a "goose bumps," "gooseflesh," or "chicken skin" appearance.
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This may start out looking like red spots, bumps or raised skin welts which can be itchy. This quickly changes to small bruises or reddish-purple spots that are often raised. It usually appears on the buttocks, on the legs and around the elbows. Blisters and/or ulcers may develop in the affected areas.
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Vaginal boils are pus-filled, inflamed bumps that form under the skin of your vagina. These bumps can develop on the outside of the vagina, in the pubic area, or they can develop on the labia. Vaginal boils develop when a hair follicle becomes impacted and an infection develops in the follicle.
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Anal skin tags are very common. They are small bumps in the anal area. They can be sensitive to touch but rarely cause pain.
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bump. To fall on the mat or ground. A flat back bump is a bump in which a wrestler lands solidly on their back with high impact, spread over as much surface as possible. A "phantom bump" occurs when a wrestler or referee takes a bump without a plausible reason (usually due to a botch or other mistake).
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Most bumps on the arms are caused by a condition called keratosis pilaris. There are other possible causes, too, ranging from inflammatory skin conditions to irritation, such as folliculitis.
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The bottom line. Common and harmless—anal skin tags are small bumps on the anus that may feel itchy. Causes include hemorrhoids, diarrhea, and inflammation. A doctor can remove the skin tags with a quick in-office procedure.
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Keratosis pilaris causes small bumps to appear on the upper arms, legs or buttocks. They usually don't hurt or itch. Keratosis pilaris (ker-uh-TOE-sis pih-LAIR-is) is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks.
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Dr Mahto explained that "spots affecting the buttocks are quite common" and are caused mainly by the condition folliculitis, where irritation, infection or blockage of the hair follicles causes a red, bumpy rash on the skin.