Keep the area clean with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Shower after sweating or exercising
Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear
Change out of sweaty clothes promptly
Avoid sitting in wet or dirty clothing for long periods
Use a warm compress on tender bumps for 10 to 15 minutes
Do not squeeze, pick, or pop the bumps
Exfoliate gently no more than a few times a week
Use non-comedogenic body products
Avoid heavy, oily lotions on the area
Try an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide wash
Try an over-the-counter salicylic acid wash
Wash bedding, towels, and underwear regularly
Reduce friction from tight clothing and prolonged sitting
See a dermatologist if bumps are painful, spreading, recurring, or not improving
Seek medical care if there is fever, severe redness, drainage, or a large boil