Tinea faciei

Tinea faciei
Other names	Ringworm of the face
Tinea faciei
Specialty	Dermatology
Symptoms	Facial ringworm appears as one or more pink-to-red scaly patches which contain bumps, blisters, or scabs.They can be itchy, and it may get worse or feel sunburned after exposure to the sun.
Treatment	topical creams and lotions: Terbinafine, Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Econazole, Oxiconazole, Ketoconazole, Sulconazole, Naftifine

Tinea faciei is a fungal infection of the skin of the face.^[1] It generally appears as a photosensitive painless red rash with small bumps and a raised edge appearing to grow outwards, usually over eyebrows or one side of the face.^[1] It may feel wet or have some crusting, and overlying hairs may fall out easily.^[2] There may be a mild itch.^[3]

Treatment[]

Most infections can be treated with topical antifungal medication. Rarely, more extensive or long-standing infections may require treatment with oral antifungals. The infection will still be contagious between 24-48 hours of the first treatment.

The ringworm should go away within 4–6 weeks after using effective treatment.

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See also[]

• Tinea corporis
• Antifungal drug
• List of cutaneous conditions

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