What is fungal acne?

Fungal acne, more accurately Malassezia folliculitis, is not true acne at all but an overgrowth of yeast in the hair follicles that shows up as small, uniform, often itchy bumps. Because it is fed by certain oils and esters, people managing it look for lightweight, 'fungal-acne-safe' products. If bumps are persistent or spreading, it is worth seeing a professional.