Quantcast Tinea barbae occurs when hair follicles and the skin surface in the beard area are infected with fungus. This case of tinea barbae (a fungal infection of the beard area) has pus-filled lesions with crusting.
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Tinea barbae occurs when hair follicles and the skin surface in the beard area are infected with fungus.
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Who's At Risk
Almost anyone with facial hair can get beard ringworm, though it is most commonly seen in men who shave and in women who have coarse facial or neck hair. It also tends to occur more often in people who live in warm, humid climates and people who work with farm animals. Beard ringworm is more commonly seen in warmer, more humid climates. It is most frequently passed to humans from animals, so agricultural workers are the most commonly infected people with beard ringworm.
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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