Do I Have Fungal Acne or Just Pimples?

Do I Have Fungal Acne or Just Pimples?

Learn to Spot the Difference

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You’ve tried every pimple cream… but those tiny bumps just won’t go away.

Could it be fungal acne instead?

Yes — it’s more common than you think.

And no, it’s not really acne.

Let’s break down the difference so you can stop guessing and start treating it right.

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🧴 What Is Fungal Acne, Really?

Fungal acne isn’t acne at all.

It’s a skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast (Malassezia) on your skin.

It looks like tiny pimples — but since it’s fungal, regular acne treatments won’t work.

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🔍 How to Tell the Difference: Fungal Acne vs. Regular Acne

Feature	Fungal Acne	Regular Acne
🔹 Size	Small, uniform bumps	Mix of whiteheads, blackheads, cysts
🔹 Location	Mostly on forehead, chest, back	Face (T-zone, cheeks, chin), back
🔹 Itching	Often itchy	Usually not itchy
🔹 Triggers	Sweat, humidity, oily skin, antibiotics	Hormones, diet, stress, clogged pores
🔹 Response to acne products	Gets worse or doesn’t improve	Usually gets better over time

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📍 Signs You Might Have Fungal Acne:

• Tiny, itchy bumps that don’t come to a head

• Breakouts worsen after sweating or hot, humid weather

• You’ve been on antibiotics recently

• No improvement with typical acne treatments

• Bumps appear in patches rather than isolated spots

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🩺 What Makes It Worse?

• Using oily or comedogenic products

• Wearing tight, sweaty clothes

• Using steroid creams or strong antibiotics without guidance

• Not showering after gym or sweating

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✅ What Helps Fungal Acne?

✔ Anti-fungal treatment (not acne creams)

✔ Keeping skin dry and clean

✔ Using gentle, oil-free products

✔ Showering after workouts

✔ Consulting a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment

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🧴 Ingredients That May Help (if it’s fungal acne):

• Ketoconazole shampoo (can be used on skin too)

• Zinc pyrithione soap

• Sulfur-based face washes

• Topical antifungals (prescribed by doctor)

Note: Always get checked before starting medicated products.

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan Says:

“If your ‘acne’ isn’t responding to your usual routine, don’t keep switching products.

Fungal acne looks similar but needs a different approach.

A short consultation can save you months of frustration.”

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🏥 Visit Us If:

• You’re unsure whether it’s acne or something else

• You’ve been using the wrong products for too long

• Your skin is irritated, itchy, or inflamed

We offer expert diagnosis, skin analysis, and evidence-based treatments that actually work.

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📍 Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic – Shahjahanpur

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