On the relationship between glycolic acid and fungal acne
Fungal acne is a disease caused by fungal infestation of the skin, which is often frustrating. Glycolic acid has attracted much attention in the field of skin care, and its relationship with fungal acne has also been studied by many beauty lovers and doctors.

Glycolic acid has unique chemical properties. Its molecules are small and can easily penetrate into the surface of the skin, promoting the release and shedding of stratum corneum cells, which in turn accelerates the metabolism of the skin. However, this property has advantages and disadvantages for fungal acne.

On the one hand, glycolic acid accelerates the metabolism of keratin, which can dredge clogged pores. The cause of fungal acne is often due to clogged pores and sebum deposition, creating a breeding ground for fungal growth. Glycolic acid makes pores smooth, which can reduce the suitable environment for fungal reproduction to a certain extent, and may be beneficial for inhibiting the development of fungal acne.

On the other hand, glycolic acid has certain irritation. If the skin is already in a sensitive and inflammatory state due to fungal acne, rashly using glycolic acid may cause skin discomfort and aggravation of inflammation. Because the barrier function of inflammatory skin is already weak, the stimulation of glycolic acid may cause skin damage even more. Instead of helping to relieve fungal acne, it will make it worse.

Therefore, if you want to use glycolic acid to deal with fungal acne, you should be cautious. It is necessary to check the skin condition carefully first. If the skin inflammation is mild and the tolerance is acceptable, you can try glycolic acid products in a small range and low concentration, and pay close attention to the skin reaction. If the skin inflammation is significant and the sensitivity is high, it is advisable to relieve the inflammation and repair the skin barrier first, and then consider the application of glycolic acid.

In general, glycolic acid is not universally beneficial or harmful to fungal acne. The key is to use it scientifically and rationally according to individual skin characteristics to achieve the purpose of skin care and disease removal.