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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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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Tinea faciale is the medical name for ringworm on the face. Tinea, commonly known as ringworm, is a fungal infection that appears as a dry, red, elevated, and scaly lesion that enlarges in a circular fashion. It is caused by a fungus from the Trichophyton species, and the natural habitat for this fungus is in the soil. Facial ringworm is itchy, and scratching it may cause the lesion to spread further, across the cheeks and chin. This infection is often confused with other itchy, red rashes on the face, such as atopic dermatitis or eczema.
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