What is fungal acne?
Often confused with classic acne, fungal acne—more accurately known as yeast folliculitis—is a fungal skin condition that looks strikingly similar to classic acne, both in appearance and in the areas affected. So, how can you tell the two apart? What causes this specific type of acne? And most importantly, how can you naturally get rid of it? We’ll break it down in this article.
By Agathe Aoun
Dr Agathe Aoun - Coussieu is a dermatologist in Martinique, where she practises general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Mindful of the skin's well-being, she also offers advice and the most natural skincare products adapted to sensitive or special skin types. She has also set up an Instagram account where you can find her favourite products, explanations of skin pathologies and skin advice (@dragatheaoun).
