Abstract:

Objectives To investigate the clinical characteristic,misdiagnosis and treatment of tinea faciei.Methods A retrospective study was conducted.A total of 64 patients were diagnosed as tinea faciei via direct microscopy.Fungal culture were performed in part of the cases.Patients were treated with topical antifungals alone or combined with oral antifungal agents.Results Among 64 cases,25 cases were diagnosed as tinea faciei at first visit,while 39 cases were misdiagnosed at first visit.There were 15 cases of tinea incognito.Conclusion Direct microscopy and funagl culture are necessary for the prompt and correct diagnosis and treatment of tinea faciei.

Key words: tinea faciei, clinical analysis, misdiagnosis, treatment