Excessive sweating of the buttocks: what causes? What to do?

Heat, friction, lack of ventilation… The gluteal region concentrates all the conditions conducive to transpiration. In some people, this sweat production becomes particularly abundant, even without physical exertionnor high temperature. A frequent phenomenon, but often difficult to cope with, especially when humidity leaves visible traces that can be confusing… Fortunately, solutions exist.

Before complaining about it, it must be remembered that the transpiration is a essential physiological phenomenon : it allows you to regulate the body temperature . The skin of the buttocksparticularly at the level of sillon interfessieris subject to several factors which favor thehypersudation : “When we talk abouthyperhidrosiswe spontaneously think of the armpits, the palms of the hands or even the feet. However, excessive sweating in the buttocks also exists,” explains Dr. Hanane Chahoub, dermatologist. It is linked to:

When the sweat production increases this promotes skin maceration. The buttocks are then often damp, with skin sometimes oilier than elsewhere. This can lead to the appearance of marks on clothesbut also promote certain skin discomforts such as boutons or the points noirs .

The butt sweatingparticularly at the level of sillon interfessier or the anal areascan manifest as:

Contrary to popular belief, the sweat is naturally odorless. Odors appear especially when bacteria develop on the skin, favored by thehumidity and lack of ventilation. At the level of the buttocks, the proximity to the anal areas can accentuate this phenomenon. However, with a adapted hygieneperspiration in this area generally remains slightly odorous.

When the skin is weakened, sweating becomes even more uncomfortable. This may be the case in the presence of a irritated intergluteal foldparticularly in the event of skin disease or after a hair removal from the area. Irritated skin reacts more to sweatingwhich can lead to tingling, itchingeven pain.

“Generally, this sweating remains perfectly normal: during an episode of high heat, during intense sporting activity or even when we wear tight clothes and sit for a long time,” according to Doctor Hanane Chahoub. However, some people sweat a lot without effortwithout a clearly identified cause.

Certain situations also favor maceration :

“This region is particularly subject to friction and occlusion, which naturally promotes perspiration,” notes the dermatologist.

In some people, the sweat glands are more active, under the effect of sympathetic nervous system. We then talk abouthyperhidrosis or d’hypersudation which can be localized (armpits, feet, hands, back… or buttocks) or more extensive. When sweating affects a large part of the body, we speak ofgeneralized hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis can be “primary”: “it often appears at a young age, without identified disease, sometimes with a family history. Stress and anxiety can also play a major role,” according to the dermatologist.

More rarely, it can be “secondary” associated with a infectionand metabolic disorder or, more exceptionally, a more serious illness. “this may be linked to a pathology or a medical factor: diabetes, hyperthyroidismneurological disorders, menopause… ”, underlines the expert.

Beyond the physical discomfort, excessive sweating of the buttocks can have a real impact on the well-being :

A benign problem on a medical level, but sometimes difficult to live with on a daily basis. “This sweating can be very annoying on a daily basis and cause real discomfort, even social isolation in certain people,” insists the dermatologist.

Good news: there are simple and effective solutions. “Weight loss can also help in overweight or obese people,” adds the dermatologist.

It is recommended to wash the zone intime and the glutes once or twice a day. The ideal: use a gentle cleansing care at the appropriate pH, as well as a come to my time for the genitals.

Warning: a excessive hygiene or using harsh products can irritate the skin and make the situation worse.

A consultation can be useful when sweating becomes very severe, to the point of soaking through clothing or causing real social and physical discomfort. The specialist also recommends consulting if this hypersweating occurs for no obvious reason or if it is accompanied by other symptoms:

“The presence of associated signs can point to an underlying cause that must be sought,” she insists.

If the discomfort is significant, solutions exist.

Certain products based on dexpanthénol oraloe vera can be calming.
THE sels d’aluminium are effective in reducing the sweat productionbut can be irritating to some people.

As a first intention, doctors generally offer local treatments based on aluminum salts.

“Antiperspirants are applied mainly in the evening, according to a precise protocol, generally two to three times a week,” explains Doctor Hanane Chahoub.

When hyperhidrosis is more severe, other options may be considered:

“These treatments reduce the activity of the sweat glands and can significantly improve the quality of life,” explains the practitioner.

Apply sound usual deodorant on the buttocks may seem tempting… but it is not always suitable. THE scented deodorants or containingalcohol should be avoided: the area is more fragile than it appears, and these products can cause skin irritations. It is better to favor products suitable for sensitive areas or gentler solutions.