Diagnosis: Tinea faciei
Description: Erythematous butterfly rash.
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Face
Sex: M
Age: 35
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
An itchy, red, scaly rash involved the butterfly region of the face of two months duration. The rash had an active slightly elevated scaly border and clear center. KOH smear showed fungal elements. Cure was obtained through 6 weeks course of griseofulvin 500 mg twice daily.