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Symptom·Appearance·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis).
When fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis) is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
Relevance reflects how directly each supplement targets this symptom in the NutriStack map. Evidence is the supplement’s own rating. Open any name for the full profile.
- 01ZincModerate70% match
Topical zinc pyrithione is antifungal against the Malassezia yeast that drives these uniform, itchy follicular bumps, distinct from bacterial acne vulgaris.
SuggestedTopical zinc pyrithione wash (used as a short-contact cleanser) - 02SeleniumModerate62% match
Selenium sulfide reduces Malassezia load on the skin and is a long-standing topical antifungal used for yeast-driven skin and scalp conditions.
SuggestedSelenium sulfide medicated wash (short-contact, then rinse) - 03ProbioticsLimited48% match
Probiotics may shift immune and microbial balance via the gut-skin axis, of theoretical interest where yeast overgrowth on skin recurs.
SuggestedMulti-strain probiotic capsule - 04Vitamin D3Limited45% match
Vitamin D supports cutaneous antimicrobial and immune function, which may influence susceptibility to yeast overgrowth on the skin.
SuggestedD3 (cholecalciferol) softgel - 05Fish OilLimited40% match
Omega-3 fatty acids may modestly reduce follicular inflammation and support the skin barrier around irritated follicles.
SuggestedEPA and DHA fish oil softgel
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