A red (erythematous) slightly elevated lesion with scaling along the edge is typical of tinea faciale. Tinea faciale, a fungal infection of the skin of the face, is displayed in this image as the arching red edge spanning from the cheek across the nose. This image displays the outside of an eye area with a circular, scaling, pink patch due to tinea (ringworm). As displayed in this image, large patches of tinea (ringworm) will often have a central area of clear skin. This image displays a lesion with a round-shaped border and scaling, typical of ringworm. This image displays an early area of tinea on the jaw with a C-shaped, swollen red area that is slightly scaly. Early forms of fungal infections, such as this image displaying tinea faciale, can appear as a mild area of skin redness and scaling. Fungal infections on the face are known as tinea faciale, as displayed in this image. Tinea often has a red, round edge, as displayed in this image.
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Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale)  Information for adults

Picture of Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale): A red (erythematous) slightly elevated lesion with scaling along the edge is typical of tinea faciale. Divider line
A red (erythematous) slightly elevated lesion with scaling along the edge is typical of tinea faciale.
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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for facial ringworm include the following:
  • Cheeks
  • Nose
  • Around the eye
  • Chin
  • Forehead
Facial ringworm appears as one or more pink-to-red scaly patches ranging in size from 1 to 5 cm. The border of the affected skin may be raised and may contain bumps, blisters, or scabs. Often, the center of the lesion has normal-appearing skin with a ring-shaped edge, leading to the nickname "ringworm," even though it is not caused by a worm.

Facial ringworm can be itchy, and it may get worse or feel sunburned after exposure to the sun.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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