The Skin Nerd: Do you suffer from bumne?

PSA: Red spots and bumps that crop up on your bum are completely normal and surprisingly common.

A spotty bottom is easily remedied 

Bumne sounds like it should be added to the list of “body acne” alongside chestne and bacne. However, bumne isn’t actually acne despite what its name leads you to believe. Lumpy, bumpy skin and dry, red rashes on your butt are most likely the result of folliculitis or keratosis pilaris – two skin conditions that stem from inflammation or blockages within our hair follicles (read: pores).

I can see where the “bum acne” confusion comes from – especially since keratosis pilaris is classed as an acneiform disorder, which means it mimics acne but is nothing of the sort.