'When the images in the textbooks and images in the lectures are not diverse and are not really reflective of society and what you will see in the real world, then that bias is ingrained in medical education,' says Caroline Robinson, MD, the founder and CEO of Tone Dermatology in Chicago. And pictures of rashes in medical textbooks often feature white models. To make the situation even more complicated, different skin conditions look different on light skin compared to darker skin colors. There are many potential causes for a rash on your butt, including autoimmune conditions, allergic reactions, and infections, says Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist at Treasure Valley Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Boise, Idaho.
Turns out, butt rashes could be related to a number of issues-most of which are no biggie and easily treatable (whew!). Sometimes a minor bump could just be a simple pimple, but you may not know what you’re dealing with when the irritation is bigger, redder, and even painful. A rash is uncomfortable at best, and even more so if it’s in your nether regions, such as rashes on your butt.
If you’ve ever dealt with any kind of skin irritation, you know it’s not fun.
