Rosacea-like Tinea Faciei
Tinea faciei, is a facial superficial mycosis. The most frequent etiological agents are Microsporum canis, Trichophyton rubrum and T. tonsurans. It is often overlooked when considering the differential diagnoses of Rosacea. The most well known dermatology textbooks list acne, LE, perioral dermatitis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Our Dermatology Online
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Nasza Dermatologia Online |
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| Online Access: | http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2016-1-20/ |
| Summary: | Tinea faciei, is a facial superficial mycosis. The most frequent etiological agents are Microsporum canis, Trichophyton rubrum and T. tonsurans. It is often overlooked when considering the differential diagnoses of Rosacea. The most well known dermatology textbooks list acne, LE, perioral dermatitis, nasal sarcoidosis, carcinoid syndrom and other conditions but do not mention TF.
We describe 3 patients with lesions that clinically appeared to be Rosacea. |
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| ISSN: | 2081-9390 2081-9390 |