Tinea faciei is a fungal infection of the facial skin. It usually presents as a painless, red rash with small bumps and a raised edge that appears to spread outward, often affecting the eyebrows or one side of the face. The area may feel moist or develop some crusting, and the overlying hairs can fall out easily. Mild itching may also be present.
Tinea faciei is a fungal infection of the face. It generally appears as a red rash on the face, followed by patches of small, raised bumps.
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Characteristic features of the infection include erythema and scales with an annular shape, as seen in the area indicated by the arrow.
The infection is characterized by a slightly raised border and is caused by a fungus.
It is sometimes misdiagnosed as eczema and can be worsened by applying a steroid ointment.
In prepubertal kids, the usual infections are ringworm on the body and scalp, while teenagers and adults often get athlete's foot, jock itch, and nail fungus (onychomycosis).
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