How to treat fungal acne?

Fungal acne is treatable. But before we go into how to treat fungal acne, we need to know what is fungal acne, how to know if we have fungal acne or normal acne, how can we know they are different, right?

What is fungal acne?

Fungal acne is the fungal yeast infection which is more common than we think. Fungal acne can appear on the face as well as on the body. They are the tiny little bumps on the skin which looks like acne but they are not acne.  

So how do you know if they are acne or fungal acne?

Well, fungal acne and acne are very different. Acne is caused by bacterial infection and fungal acne is caused by yeast infection. But there is no way to know just by looking if it is fungal acne or normal acne. Fungal acne sometimes looks like rosacea. So, the best way to know if it is fungal acne or acne is to get diagnosed by a professional.

If you treat fungal acne with the right ingredients and still the tiny little bumps are not going anywhere then you may have fungal yeast infection. The normal skincare for acne will not work in fungal acne. Additionally, when you use anti-bacterial or anti-acne creams for your fungal acne, it kills the bacteria on the skin and gives the yeast infection more chance to spread. So, to get diagnosed if you have fungal acne or acne is very important.

How can you treat this skin condition?

1. Fungal acne is caused by yeast infection and the yeast feeds on oil. For oily types, it is very important that you avoid using any oil on the skin because less oil production can help with fungal acne.
2. Anti-fungal creams can help with fungal acne. Some ingredients that you can look for which have anti-fungal properties are sulfur, zinc. Sulfur has both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties so it is both good for your acne and fungal acne. Zinc also has anti-fungal properties which makes it a great option for fungal acne.
3. Anti dandruff shampoos work well to fight yeast infection. Apply the shampoo where you have fungal acne (whether it is on the face or body) and leave it for 2-3 minutes. Then wash it away with water. Do this 3 times a week for 2-3 months. if it does not work then consult with your dermatologist.
4. If you are using anti-bacterial or anti-acne creams and still the stubborn acne does not go away then you need to stop using the creams. Acne skincare does not work for fungal acne. So, change your skincare and get your skin checked by a dermatologist.

Fungal acne is treatable with the right ingredients and the right treatment. So, take care of yourself and your skin by getting those diagnosed.