2024年5月3日 · Ringworm on your eyelid, also called periocular tinea faciei and dermatophytosis, is a contagious infection caused by a fungus. It may be transmitted if you touch something that has ringworm and then rub your eyes. The name “ringworm” comes from the red, itchy, circular rash that it causes.

2024年5月1日 · Eyelid ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin on the eyelid. Ringworm is common worldwide and tends to infect children more than adults. Eyelid ringworm is less common. It is typically acquired by touching an infected person, animal, or a contaminated object and then touching your face and eyes.

2023年12月19日 · What are two signs of ringworm? Two signs include itchy skin and a ring-shaped patch on your skin. How do you get rid of ringworm quickly? Use an antifungal cream or medication.

Facial ringworm, otherwise known as tinea faciei, is a variant of ringworm that commonly affects facial areas such as the forehead, around the eyes, the nose, cheeks and chin. It is considered to be rare, although it is often misdiagnosed or initially confused with other skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea.

2023年9月18日 · I'm experiencing symptoms of an eye infection the day after having contact with my athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is caused by the fungus Tinea, or ringworm. It is typically spread by direct contact and burrows in dead, keratinized skin cells.

2022年7月13日 · While fungal eye infections are extremely rare, they can happen to anyone. They may result from a minor poke in the eye by a branch or similar object. If not treated effectively, fungal infections can threaten vision. It's very important to …

2022年10月21日 · Ringworm has different names based on where it appears on your body — and it can appear just about anywhere. Ringworm infections include: Athlete’s foot : Also called tinea pedis, this fungal infection causes an itchy, burning skin rash between your toes and on …

2024年3月11日 · Ringworm is a common fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped skin rash. But it can take other forms when it develops on the face, hands, scalp, feet, groin, or nails. In cases like these, there may be irregular patches of dryness, discoloration, and scaling as well as tiny blisters or pimples.

2024年8月27日 · Ringworm, also called dermatophytosis or tinea, is a fungal infection of the skin. Ringworm isn’t caused by a worm. Learn how to identify and treat ringworm.

2024年4月24日 · Fungal eye infections are extremely rare but can be very serious. Most fungal eye infections occur from eye injuries. Eye surgeries and bloodstream infections can also cause fungal eye infections. Fungal eye infections are treated with prescription antifungal medications. Medical illustration of Fusarium, a fungus that causes eye infections.