Abstract: Objective To assess the age distribution of the tinea faciei patients, the most common causative dermatophytes and clinical presentation of tinea faciei.Methods The patients with tinea facie treated in Dermatological Clinic during the period Jan 2012-Jun 2012 were evaluated. The diagnosis was confirmed by microscopic examination of skin specimens and culture on Sabouraud's medium with added chloramphenicol. Data of basic information, medicine histories and clinical characteristics from the 118 cases of tinea faciei were analyzed.Results Tinea faciei could occur in any age groups, however, could often been observed between 51 to 70 year old. Most frequently isolated dermatophytes are Trichophyton rubrum (68.0%), Microsporum canis (20.4%), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (9.7%), Microsporum gypseum (1.9%). Autoinoculation, contacting with infected pets and immoderate using of corticosteroid cream were the significant risk factors of tinea faciei. Using medical swab can enhance fungal smear and culture quality on the obvious inflammatory sites.Conclusion As tinea faciei was easily misdiagnosed; more attention should be given on mycological examination of skin specimens.

Key words: tinea faciei, dermatophyte, clinical analysis