Tinea Barbae

Tinea barbae is superficial fungal infection of beard area; same as tinea capitis but different pathogen/site. Worldwide; common in Europe/America; Xinjiang ethnic areas; farmers in close animal contact.

Common Symptoms

Scale; pustule; nodule; tinea corporis

Causes and Pathogenesis

(1) Etiology: T. violaceum, T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. gypseum, M. canis, M. gypseum; rare E. floccosum. Spread by contact; barbershop shaving; topical steroids trigger. (2) Pathogenesis: superficial vs deep forms; fungal folliculitis at beard follicles.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Mass health education; regular school/daycare/barbershop/pool checks; isolate/treat cases; strict entry screening; quarantine until two negative fungal exams; disinfect clothing/combs; formaldehyde fumigation; burn infected hair; inspect/treat animals; no pets in daycare; dermatology clinics.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.