This image displays a small, pink, slightly raised area of skin, with scaling on the edge, typical of fungal (tinea) infections. Tinea faciale (a fungal infection on the face) often has pink, ring-like, slightly elevated lesions with scaling at the edge. This image displays round, sharply bordered areas typical of tinea faciale. Tinea (superficial fungal infections of the skin) can occur anywhere on the body, including the face. This image displays a scaly, red edge of a slightly elevated lesion typical of tinea faciale (a superficial fungal skin infection of the face). This image displays scaling and a sharp edge to the affected area typical of tinea faciale, the medical term for a skin fungus ("ringworm"). This image displays a small, slightly scaly area typical of the superficial fungal infection, tinea.
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Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale): This image displays a small, pink, slightly raised area of skin, with scaling on the edge, typical of fungal (tinea) infections. Divider line
This image displays a small, pink, slightly raised area of skin, with scaling on the edge, typical of fungal (tinea) infections.
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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for facial ringworm include:
  • Cheeks
  • Nose
  • Around the eye
  • Chin
  • Forehead
Facial ringworm appears as one or more pink-to-red, scaly patches ranging in size from 1–5 cm. The border of the affected skin may be raised and may contain bumps, blisters, or scabs. Often, the central portion of the lesion is clear, leading to a ring-like shape and the descriptive (but inaccurate, because there is no actual worm) name ringworm.

Facial ringworm is almost always itchy, and it may become itchier or feel like a burn after exposure to the sun.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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