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. This image displays scaling and a small, circular, slightly elevated lesion below the lip typical of tinea faciale.
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A red (erythematous) slightly elevated lesion with scaling along the edge is typical of tinea faciale.
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Self-Care Guidelines
If you suspect that you have facial ringworm, you can try one of the following over-the-counter antifungal creams or lotions:
  • Terbinafine
  • Clotrimazole
  • Miconazole
Apply the cream to each lesion and to the normal-appearing skin 2 cm beyond the border of the affected skin for at least 2 weeks until the lesions are completely gone. Because ringworm is very contagious, avoid contact sports until lesions have been treated for at least 48 hours.

Since people often have tinea infections on more than one body part, examine yourself for other ringworm infections, such as in the groin (tinea cruris), on the feet (tinea pedis, athlete's foot), and anywhere else on the body (tinea corporis).

Have any household pets evaluated by a veterinarian to make sure that they do not have a fungal (ie, dermatophyte) infection. If the veterinarian discovers an infection, be sure to have the animal treated.
When to Seek Medical Care
If the lesions do not improve after 1–2 weeks of applying an over-the-counter antifungal cream, see your doctor for an evaluation.
Last Modified: 2 Mar 2008

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