Hello,

For the past several months I have had dark splotchy skin on my buttocks, focused around the anal area. It is more than discoloration, however. Several pimples also form, some larger than others, with some being so big that they feel as though a small cyst is under the skin. I've had this problem for nearly as long as I can remember, but only in recent months have I noticed it getting this bad.

I'm not sure what it is, though it -seems- like butt acne. I've been doing some reading around this forums, and it appears to match that. However, I do bathe every day, and I wear 100% cotton boxers. I sit for extended periods of time, due to my job, but I'm not sure if that would effect it. It is a very embarrassing problem for me, so I'd like some advice to get it cleared up. I'm wondering if very dry skin can cause this, or if oily skin is the problem.

I do not think it can be an STD; like I said, I've had the problem for a long time, before any sort of sexual contact.

Any help is greatly appreciated.