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Tinea faciei is the name used for infection of the face with a dermatophyte fungus. It does not include infection of the beard and moustache area, which is called tinea barbae. Tinea faciei is uncommon and often misdiagnosed at first.
16 Ιουν 2024 · Tinea faciei occurs in all age groups, with peaks during childhood and between 20 and 40 years of age. 1 The infection can be found worldwide and is seen mainly in warm and humid countries. 1, 2 Clinical manifestations are often presented as flat scaly macules with raised active borders that can develop into papules, vesicles and crusts on the ...
18 Ιουν 2024 · Tinea faciei, commonly known as facial ringworm, is a common fungal infection of the superficial skin of the face. Facial ringworm may be spread by direct contact with infected people, infected animals, contaminated objects (such as towels), or the soil.
19 Απρ 2017 · It affects all age groups with 2 peaks in children between 2 and 14 years and adults between 20 and 40 years of age. 2 Both trichophyton and microsporum species can cause tinea faciei. 3 Typically, it presents as erythematous annular plaques scaling, pustules, and crusting.
16 Μαΐ 2017 · In pediatric and female patients, the infection may appear on any surface of the face, including the upper lip and chin. In men, the condition is known as tinea barbae when a dermatophyte...
15 Νοε 2014 · The most common infections in prepubertal children are tinea corporis and tinea capitis, whereas adolescents and adults are more likely to develop tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea unguium...
14 Δεκ 2021 · Tinea faciei. Fungal infections of the face are not common, but may be overlooked as a possible diagnosis; Red annular patches with a leading edge, which is often scaly. Occasionally small pustules may be present. The presence of an asymmetrical rash should raise the index of suspicion for tinea; Tinea barbae
