What looks like acne, feels like acne, but isn’t actually acne at all? That would be pityrosporum folliculitis—or fungal "acne," as it’s more commonly called (which, btw, only adds to the confusion).

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It turns out the internet was onto something when people began praising dandruff shampoo as a skin care treatment. The dermatologist-approved trick specifically targets fungal acne and can help clear ...

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Blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, hormonal acne: It seems like there’s a never-ending list of breakouts that can follow you into adulthood. But there's one particularly frustrating skin condition ...

If you have small, persistent pimples that do not go away no matter what you try, you might have a condition called fungal acne. Fungal acne is not true acne, but can look very much like traditional ...

Fungal acne is not actual acne, and thinking of it as regular breakouts often leads to wrong treatment, persistent bumps, and frustration. Understanding what fungal acne is, why it happens, and how to ...

Acne is among the most widespread skin conditions globally, affecting individuals of all ages, though it's most commonly linked to adolescence. However, acne isn't a uniform condition; it appears in ...