Acne is an extremely common skin condition. Most people experience it at some point in their lives.
What many people don’t realize is that “acne” can describe more than one condition. What most people think of as acne is actually caused by bacteria. But, sometimes, acne-like symptoms are caused by an overgrowth of yeast. This particular condition is known as fungal acne or Malassezia folliculitis.
Many people wonder, “Is salicylic acid antifungal?” The good news is that salicylic acid may be helpful in treating fungal acne because it has both keratolytic and antifungal properties. Let’s take a closer look.