Quick answer
Small uniform itchy bumps that ignore acne treatment are usually not acne at all. In Bangladesh’s humidity this is one of the most misdiagnosed skin problems.
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1. Fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis)
Small, uniform, itchy bumps — usually forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. All roughly the same size. Itch is the giveaway; ordinary acne rarely itches.
2. Ordinary acne
Mixed sizes, blackheads and whiteheads alongside inflamed spots, and it is not itchy.
3. Sweat rash (miliaria)
Tiny clear or red bumps that appear fast in heat and settle once you cool down.
What helps fungal folliculitis
4. An antifungal wash, not a stronger acne product
Ketoconazole shampoo used as a body wash, left on a few minutes. Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide do little here because the problem is yeast, not bacteria.
5. Shower soon after sweating
The single highest-return habit in this climate. Sitting in damp clothes is what feeds it.
6. Loose cotton over synthetics
Occlusive fabric plus sweat is the exact condition the yeast wants.
7. Rethink heavy oils on the body
Many plant oils feed *Malassezia*. If body breakouts followed a new oil, that is a strong clue.
When to see a doctor
If it does not clear in a few weeks, spreads, or you are unsure which of the three it is.
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White patches · dandruff — the same yeast
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