Let's talk about what fungal acne actually looks like — and why it's so easy to confuse with regular acne.
People with oily skin are prone to both. That's because the yeast behind fungal acne is lipophilic — it loves fat and oil, so oily skin creates the perfect environment for it to thrive.
Sweat is another big trigger. If you live somewhere hot and humid, or you're sweating constantly through sports and workouts, you're more predisposed to fungal acne. Add tight workout clothes — leggings, sports bras, compression garments — into the mix, and you've created an even better breeding ground for that yeast.
Here's one you may not expect: oral antibiotics. Antibiotics don't just affect your gut microbiome — they disrupt your skin microbiome too. That delicate balance of good and bad bacteria gets thrown off, and yeast can overproliferate as a result. That overgrowth is what triggers fungal acne.
So if you have oily skin, sweat a lot, wear tight workout gear often, or recently finished a course of antibiotics — your risk is higher.
Does this sound like you?
Listen to the full episode on fungal acne!
#fungalacne #acne #acneawareness #dermatologist
People with oily skin are prone to both. That's because the yeast behind fungal acne is lipophilic — it loves fat and oil, so oily skin creates the perfect environment for it to thrive.
Sweat is another big trigger. If you live somewhere hot and humid, or you're sweating constantly through sports and workouts, you're more predisposed to fungal acne. Add tight workout clothes — leggings, sports bras, compression garments — into the mix, and you've created an even better breeding ground for that yeast.
Here's one you may not expect: oral antibiotics. Antibiotics don't just affect your gut microbiome — they disrupt your skin microbiome too. That delicate balance of good and bad bacteria gets thrown off, and yeast can overproliferate as a result. That overgrowth is what triggers fungal acne.
So if you have oily skin, sweat a lot, wear tight workout gear often, or recently finished a course of antibiotics — your risk is higher.
Does this sound like you?
Listen to the full episode on fungal acne!
#fungalacne #acne #acneawareness #dermatologist