5 Treatment Options For Fungal Acne

Oct 4th, 2023

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Treating fungal acne comes down to targeting the source of yeast overgrowth.

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Fungal acne is a common condition many struggle to understand and overcome without access to proper treatment. When a patient seeks a professional opinion, it is vital to correctly diagnose the yeast overgrowth that causes fungal acne, to best determine the appropriate course of treatment.

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