The name suggests it is resulting from a fungus, and we acknowledge that that sounds less than appealing.

Thankfully, fungal acne isn’t as terrible as it sounds.

Meet the Experts

What Is Fungal Acne?

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What Causes Fungal Acne?

Always shower once you’re done in the pool to rid the contaminants from your skin.

“This can be helpful particularly in hot weather when it can flare up, she explains.

What’s the Best Way to Treat Fungal Acne?

Bacterial acne manifests as blackheads, whiteheads, or pustules on the skin in various sizes and locations.

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