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Oliverio Welsh1, Lucio Vera-Cabrera1
1Department of Dermatology, Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez University Hospital, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico.
Clinics in Dermatology
|December 3, 2014
Summary
Facial erythema, or red face syndrome, can stem from various skin conditions. This review focuses on fungal infections like tinea corporis and their treatment for facial redness.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
Background:
- Red face syndrome, or facial erythema, is a common dermatologic manifestation with diverse etiologies.
- Differential diagnoses include rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, lupus, and less common conditions like leprosy and lymphoma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review fungal infections, specifically tinea corporis, affecting the face and causing erythema.
- To discuss the therapeutic management of these fungal facial conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of fungal infections causing facial erythema.
- Analysis of current therapeutic strategies for tinea corporis and related facial fungal conditions.
Main Results:
- Fungal infections are a significant, though often overlooked, cause of facial erythema.
- Effective antifungal treatments are available for managing these conditions.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of fungal infections is crucial for appropriate management of red face syndrome.
- Timely and correct antifungal therapy can resolve facial erythema caused by tinea corporis and other fungi.
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