Tinea faciei

 ( Animal Fungal Diseases ) 

Tinea faciei is a Dermatophytosis of the skin of the face.

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.

Tinea faciei can be due to an Anthropophilia (human) fungus such as Trichophyton rubrum (T rubrum). Infection often comes from the feet (tinea pedis) or nails (tinea unguium) originally.

Zoophilic (animal) fungi such as Microsporum canis (M canis) is acquired from cats and dogs, and T verrucosum, from farm cattle, are also common.

The site of infection may feel wet or have some crusting, and overlying hairs may fall out easily. There may be a mild itch.

(2025). 9783319923000, Springer. . ISBN 9783319923000

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Causes & Risk Factors

• Direct contact with infected humans, animals (e.g., Pet), or soil.
• Immunodeficiency, excessive sweating, or misuse of corticosteroids.

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Diagnosis

• Clinical examination: Distinctive rash morphology.
• KOH microscopy: Reveals hyphae in skin scrapings.
• Wood’s lamp: Limited utility (some species fluoresce green).
• Fungal culture/PCR: For resistant or atypical cases.

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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 and 48 hours of the first treatment.

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

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Prevention

• Practice good hygiene (wash hands, avoid sharing towels).
• Treat infected pets or household contacts.
• Keep facial skin clean and dry.

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See also

• Tinea corporis
• Antifungal drug
• List of cutaneous conditions
• Dermatophytosis

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