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1: Int J Dermatol. 2004 Jun;43(6):437-40.Click here to read Links

Tinea faciei, an often deceptive facial eruption.

Lin RL, Szepietowski JC, Schwartz RA.

Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.

Tinea faciei is a relatively uncommon superficial dermatophyte infection limited to the glabrous skin of the face. It is usually seen in pediatric patients. This fungus can be found worldwide, but has a predilection for tropical humid climates. Although the infecting organisms and treatments are the same as for other superficial fungal infections, it is frequently misdiagnosed clinically and histologically.

PMID: 15186226 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]