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Image Number #4737 (Tinea faciei)

Diagnosis: Tinea faciei

Description: Erythematous butterfly rash.

Morphology: Red,scaly

Site: Face

Sex: M

Age: 35

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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Differential Diagnosis

History:

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.

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