Let’s talk about butt stuff.
So. Butts. Let's do this thing.
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Butt acne is totally common, and also treatable.
It can be treated with topical medications and also lasers, New York City-based certified dermatologist Michele S. Green, M.D., tells BuzzFeed Life. "We do that a lot," she says.
Baby wipes aren't just bad for the plumbing, they can be bad for your butt, too.
"A lot of people get allergic reactions and contact dermatitis from baby wipes," Green says. "You want to use soap and water and regular toilet paper instead." If you have a particularly sensitive bum, use a mild soap with no added perfumes.
You can get melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) on your butt cheeks even if you've never bared your ass in the light of day.
"I have a lot of patients that have melanomas on their butts," Green says. "That's one of the most common places I diagnose them, and it's the most common place people miss." Here's how to do a skin self-exam, from the American Cancer Society. And talk to your doctor about how often you should get screened for skin cancer, based on your personal and family history.
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