UNDERSTANDING FUNGAL ACNE: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT

Fungal acne, also known as Malassezia folliculitis, presents as a frequent skin condition caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called Malassezia globosa. This yeast naturally resides on our scalp, but sometimes it can increase excessively, leading to inflammation. Symptoms typically appear as small, itchy bumps that are often slightly inflamed. These