This image displays a small, pink, slightly raised area of skin, with scaling on the edge, typical of fungal (tinea) infections. This image displays the superficial skin fungal infection of the face known as tinea faciale. Tinea faciale (a fungal infection on the face) often has pink, ring-like, slightly elevated lesions with scaling at the edge. Tinea of the face can cause red, scaly, raised skin lesions. This image displays round, sharply bordered areas typical of tinea faciale. This image displays the round shape and pink, bumpy border of tinea on the face (ringworm). This image displays a classic occurrence of tinea faciale (ringworm) on the neck. This child has tinea (ringworm) around the eye; the eye itself is not affected. This image displays ringworm on the face (tinea faciale), most likely transmitted by the hands.
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Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale):
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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
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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 name ringworm, which is a misnomer because there is no worm.

Facial ringworm is almost always itchy, and it may become itchier or feel like a burn after exposure to the sun.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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