Could You Have Fungal Acne? We Asked Dermatologists How to Tell

Dr. Minars says it's important to book an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist in order to treat and diagnose this condition effectively.

"It is important to diagnose pityrosporum folliculitis, because it is treated differently than acne," he explains. "We specifically use anti-yeast medications (like Ketoconazole cream) and oral fluconazole to treat pityrosporum folliculitis, as opposed to antibiotics and Retin-A, which we use to treat acne. So, instead of battling acne for many months and likely having flare-ups over the course of years, you can achieve clearer skin more quickly, once it's accurately diagnosed and treated."

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