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Tinea Faciei Definition
Common names:
  • Face Fungus
  • Facial Tinea
  • Fungal Face Infection
  • Fungal Infection of the Beard
  • Fungal Infection of the Face
  • Tinea Barbae
  • Tinea Face
  • Tinea Faciei
A person with tinea faciei has inflammation of the skin on the face, caused by a fungal infection. In males, it usually affects the bearded area of the face. Images

Tinea faciei is more common in warmer climates.

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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