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Tinea faciei - External and Internal Eye
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Tinea faciei - External and Internal Eye

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Contributors: Gaurav Singh MD, MPH, Susan Burgin MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Tinea faciei, also known as tinea faciale or tinea facialis, is a localized dermatophyte infection of the superficial epidermis of the face. Tropical or humid climates as well as the application of topical steroids are associated with more frequent and severe cases. Fungal organisms are transmitted to humans by direct contact with an infected individual/animal or through fomites.

Eyelid involvement is uncommon but reported.

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ICD10CM:
B35.8 – Other dermatophytoses

SNOMEDCT:
240696004 – Tinea faciei

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Last Updated:11/12/2019
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Tinea faciei - External and Internal Eye
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Tinea faciei : Erythema, Fine scaly plaque, Unilateral distribution, Pruritus, Annular configuration
Clinical image of Tinea faciei - imageId=261440. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'An annular, pink, scaly, and crusted plaque on the chin and a similar nearby papule.'
An annular, pink, scaly, and crusted plaque on the chin and a similar nearby papule.
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