Fungal acne is a type of infection in your skin’s hair follicles. It most commonly appears as small pimples that don’t vary much in shape or size, often along with itching.

Fungal acne can cause whiteheads and skin irritation. It’s often confused for acne vulgaris. This is the type of acne most commonly associated with blackheads and whiteheads.

But fungal acne and acne vulgaris are two different conditions caused by two different things. They won’t respond to the same treatment. If you keep using anti-acne treatments, you can make fungal acne worse. That’s why it’s important to understand what fungal acne looks like and how it develops. Read on to learn the symptoms and signs of fungal acne and what you can do to treat and prevent breakouts.

What are the causes of fungal acne?

Fungal acne is a bit of a misnomer. Unlike acne, fungal acne isn’t caused primarily by oil and bacteria in pores, although oil and sebum production are a big part of helping feed the bacteria that cause fungal acne.

Instead, the pimple-like bumps and irritated skin associated with fungal acne are caused by an overgrowth of yeast, a type of fungus. That’s why it’s sometimes called fungal acne. It’s also referred to as Pityrosporum folliculitis or Malassezia folliculitis.

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