r/Fungalacne

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share my current situation because I honestly don’t know what else to do at this point.

I’m dealing with a mix of whiteheads, acne breakouts, and seborrheic dermatitis (I believe) on my face, and this is the worst my skin has ever been. It feels like everything is flaring up at once and I’m struggling to get it under control.

My skin is constantly breaking out with small whiteheads, along with inflamed acne in some areas, and at the same time the seb derm is making parts of my face red, irritated, and flaky.

I’ve finally gotten a dermatologist appointment next month but wanted to see if anyone else has similar symptoms.

Guys please send me words of encouragement because I’m genuinely mourning right now. I had to sell all of my expensive makeup for like $200 because none of it was fungal acne safe. As heartbreaking as that was as a makeup lover, my skin and makeup look 100x better now that I switched to fungal acne safe products (mostly drugstore btw !!!)

My skin cleared up, my makeup lays better, and it’s not patchy anymore… so please tell me I made the right decision lol. I figured it was better to let someone else enjoy it before it all expired in my vanity. I don’t even wanna know how much I’ve probably spent on makeup/skincare I can’t use anymore though. 😭😅

Após uma viagem à Bahia, notei o surgimento de pequenas bolinhas no rosto, acompanhadas de coceira — algo que nunca havia apresentado antes. Procurei avaliação com dois dermatologistas; ambos diagnosticaram como acne, sendo que um deles levantou a hipótese de uma reação alérgica como gatilho. Inicialmente, utilizei Adacne e Meciclin por cerca de 20 dias, porém não observei melhora no quadro. Em uma segunda consulta, foi indicado o início do tratamento com Roacutan. No entanto, após aproximadamente 20 dias de uso, houve piora significativa das lesões, que além de persistirem no rosto, passaram a surgir também em outras regiões do corpo, como peito, braços, mãos e orelhas.

this is the ingredients according to their website: Water, Rose Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Decyl Glucoside, Kojic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Curcumin, Turmeric Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Optiphen Plus, and Caprylhydroxamic Acid (preservative derived from coconut).

I'm sorry if the picture is kinda disgusting but can anyone tell me if this is fungal acne? I've read somewhere that fungal acne doesn't produce whiteheads but mine itches so much and hasn't gone away for about 2 weeks now. Also, is it safe to shave my jaw?

Hi Reddit! First time posting here, so I’d really appreciate any help.
I’ve been dealing with this stubborn texture on my forehead for a while now and I honestly can’t figure out what it is. Some days it looks better, other days it’s way more noticeable, and sometimes I also get small breakouts with it.
I’ve tried pretty much everything for several months at a time:
Tretinoin and adapalene
A fungal acne-safe routine
Barrier repair with ceramides/cholesterol/fatty acids
Azelaic acid, niacinamide, BHA, AHA, etc.
Nothing has really made it go away. The only things that seem to calm it down a bit are Avène Cleanance Comedomed and the Sungboon Editor Green Tomato ampoule, but even then, the texture is still there.
For context, I do get keratosis pilaris on my arms, so part of me wonders if this could be something similar on my forehead? Or maybe closed comedones, folliculitis, clogged pores, irritation… I honestly don't know what it is.
I attached photos of how it looks. It changes depending on the day/lighting/angle.
Has anyone had something like this? What would you try next, or what should I ask a dermatologist about?
Thanks so much!

Is this fungal acne? This is my forehead and i have been getting acne almost every week. Im suspecting it might be fungal acne that just develops to a bigger acne.

I feel like I’ve tried everything to clear this up! I get success for a few days and then back to itchy red bumps - they aren’t normal like pimples and are almost more like hives. Anyone face something similar and what the hell actually helped?! TIA!

These are my current favorite products to keep my FA under control. I don’t use all of these products every day (except for the Vanicream cleanser), but I’ll choose from these based on what my skin’s needs are that day. I have combination to oily skin, live in an area with a hot climate, and this is what works for me, happy to answer any questions or provide a review of any of these products!

guys omg the new formulation is not FA safe anymore ! i just finished my first original bottle and im so sad because i adored that essence, my skin feels so different without it in my skincare atm. i wanted to re buy it, but all the original bottles are gone online. any alternatives to this product ? :(

Hey everyone,

I’m hoping to get some insight into whether the breakout on my upper body is actually fungal acne, or if I’m dealing with something else entirely.

The Background Context:

I am currently prescribed oral Doxycycline and topical Tretinoin 0.5%. Interestingly, this prescription routine completely cleared up my facial acne, but it hasn’t done a single thing to touch or improve this specific breakout on my shoulders, biceps, and arms.

My Current Routine:

Because the prescriptions weren't working on my arms, I decided to treat the area aggressively on my own. I have only been using this combination for a few days, but it already feels like it has completely stripped my skin:

Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole) used as a body wash.

Benzoyl Peroxide topical treatment.

The Catch:

Using both of these potent active ingredients together has caused severe dryness and heavy flaking in just a short amount of time. However, I have noticed that this combination seems to be helping the inflamed bumps a little bit, which is making me hesitant to stop. Because of the intense surface irritation and dryness, the original shape and size of the bumps are now masked.

My Questions for the Sub:

Given that Doxycycline can sometimes trigger or worsen fungal acne by wiping out skin bacteria, do you think the oral antibiotic is what caused this upper-body breakout to flare up in the first place?

If you've used Nizoral and Benzoyl Peroxide together, is it normal to experience extreme dryness and flaking within just a few days, even if it seems to be calming the inflammation a bit?

Should I push through the dryness since it seems to be helping the bumps, or should I pause the actives and focus on barrier repair first to see what the underlying skin actually looks like?

Any advice on gentle, FA-safe moisturizers to combat this sudden dryness would be greatly appreciated!

Is this fungal acne? I have had it for 2 years since I took high doses of antibiotics. It only affects the mustache area and when the sun is hot and sweaty it spreads.

Does anyone have the same problem as me and how to cure it? Please help me

Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with my skin lately and I’d really appreciate some advice. I have combination skin and my main concerns are fungal acne, clogged comedones, whiteheads, excess sebum, and small pus-filled bumps. My skin also looks dull and uneven sometimes, which has been affecting my confidence a lot. I’m trying to figure out whether my routine/products are making it worse or if there’s something specific I should be doing to heal my skin barrier and clear everything up. If anyone has dealt with similar skin issues, please share what helped you skincare products, ingredients to avoid, treatments, or any tips would mean a lot!