Show me your pimple and chances are I can tell you exactly what type of acne you’re dealing with and how to treat it. I’m a skincare nerd and this is one of my beauty editor superpowers. While ...

What looks like acne, feels like acne, but isn’t actually acne at all? That would be pityrosporum folliculitis—or fungal "acne," as it’s more commonly called (which, btw, only adds to the confusion).

Have you ever had a breakout that wouldn’t go away for weeks, maybe even months, no matter which products you threw at it? Did it consist of a lot of small bumps? Was it a little itchy? What you had ...

My colleague caught her skin fungus from working out, which actually makes sense...because Athlete's Foot is among the most notorious. "Fungal acne is also known as pityrosporum folliculitis," ...

We’re taught from our hormone-riddled teen years to be on high alert for acne—and to attack it with every product under the sun at the first sign of a zit. Of course, as adults, we’re wise enough to ...

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Monsoon can bring you relief from heat, but to your skin, it's usually a troublesome season. The humidity, sweat, and oil create a perfect breeding ground for breakouts. But not all acne is the ...

The monsoon season brings lush greenery, cooler temperatures, and a refreshing break from scorching summers but also its own set of skin concerns. One such problem that flares up significantly during ...

Sometimes you can experience what looks like a pimple—but it's really fungal acne. Dermatologists explain what it really is and how to treat it. My colleague caught her skin fungus from working out, ...

Monsoon season exacerbates fungal acne due to high humidity, creating an ideal environment for yeast overgrowth. Experts recommend maintaining personal hygiene, using lightweight skincare, and ...