That would be pityrosporum folliculitis—or fungal "acne," as it’s more commonly called (which, btw, only adds to the confusion). Whereas traditional pimples are caused by bacteria ...

Not to complicate things even more, but folliculitis can also be fungal, in which case it’s an overproduction of natural yeast on the skin that worsens the bumps and inflammation, Dr. Garshick says.

fungal acne isn't really acne, according to Abate. It's actually folliculitis, a hair follicle infection caused by yeast that naturally exists in the skin but can sometimes overgrow. When it does ...

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In the majority of cases it is caused by bacterial infections. However, on occasions, folliculitis can be caused by fungal infections, parasitic infestations and hormonal imbalances. As previously ...