Tinea barbae

Tinea barbae ( Syn: Bartmykose, beard ringworm, sycosis parasitaria, sycosis barbae ) is a dermatophytosis of the face in the area of ​​beard hair in men. Disease-causing agents are dermatophytes, usually Trichophyton mentagrophytes ( main host rodents) or Trichophyton verrucosum ( main host cattle), but other Trichophyton and Microsporum species. The infection usually occurs through contact with animals.

The fungal disease usually shows up as reddish, scaly, round spots, which merge in associated with hair follicles furunkelartige nodules and pustules. From them also major abscesses may form in the union. The hairs of the affected area can usually be easily pluck. A swelling of the regional lymph nodes and fever may also occur.

The treatment is usually done locally and systemically with antifungal agents. A complete shave is recommended. If not treated, the disease usually heals spontaneously from, but with the formation of hairless scars.