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Know what you're working with
Learn how Malassezia behaves and why these conditions flare. Our free Malassezia Handbook covers the science in plain language, and if you're unsure what you have, a dermatologist can confirm a diagnosis.
Fungal Acne
Tiny, itchy bumps that won't go away.
Manage the bumps.
Fungal acne is a chronic, Malassezia-driven condition, and most regular acne products feed the yeast behind it. Learn what's actually going on, then build a Malassezia-safe routine from our collection of solutions that help manage symptoms.
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A yeast condition that looks like acne
Malassezia folliculitis is an inflammatory infection of the hair follicle caused by Malassezia, a yeast that lives on nearly all human skin. When the local environment shifts, the yeast can overgrow inside the follicle and trigger an immune response. The result is a cluster of small, often itchy bumps people mistake for acne.
Standard acne treatments do not target yeast and often make fungal acne worse. Many of them also contain ingredients Malassezia feeds on. Years of misdiagnosis is the rule, not the exception.
Managing it day to day
Chronic skin conditions respond to consistent, Malassezia-safe routines. Here's how to build yours.
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Audit what you're already using
Many mainstream products contain oils and fatty acids Malassezia feeds on, so a routine can quietly work against you. Run your labels through our free Ingredient Checker to spot ingredients that can make things worse.
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Keep it under control
Fungal acne, seb derm, dandruff, and tinea versicolor can come back. A Malassezia-safe routine built on our collection of OTC solutions helps manage symptoms and keeps flares less frequent, so you're not starting over each time.
Ready to stop feeding it?
Shop our collection of Malassezia-safe solutions that help manage symptoms without feeding the yeast behind them.
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