Itchiness: Fungal acne is typically very itchy; regular acne usually isn't.
Appearance: Fungal acne looks like uniform, small, red bumps in clusters (a rash); regular acne has blackheads, whiteheads, and deeper cysts.
Location: Common on chest, back, shoulders, regular acne often on face.
Many people dealing with fungal acne unknowingly make it worse by using products that are too oily, too heavy, or too harsh. The result? More itchiness, more bumps, and more frustration—especially for men who sweat often, scratch the area, and rely on whatever product is closest.
That’s why we created Dermatidem Plus Clinical Acne Gel — a lightweight, oil-free, non-occlusive gel that’s gentle for sensitive, fungal-acne–prone skin. With AHA, BHA, Zinc PCA, and a mild Retinol technology, it helps keep skin feeling clearer, cooler, and less irritated without feeding the problem