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Tinea faciei is a fungal infection of the skin of the face. [1] It generally appears as a photosensitive painless red rash with small bumps and a raised edge appearing to grow outwards, usually over eyebrows or one side of the face. [1] It may feel wet or have some crusting, and overlying hairs may fall out easily. [2] There may be a mild itch. [3]
Fungal keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea, which can lead to blindness. [2] It generally presents with a red, painful eye and blurred vision . [ 1 ] There is also increased sensitivity to light , and excessive tears or discharge.
[1] [7] Systemic fungal infections are more serious and include cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, pneumocystis pneumonia, aspergillosis and mucormycosis. [3] Signs and symptoms range widely. [3] There is usually a rash with superficial infection. [2] Fungal infection within the skin or under the skin may present with a lump and skin changes. [3]
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Natamycin, also known as pimaricin, is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections around the eye. [1] [2] This includes infections of the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea. [1] It is used as eyedrops. [1] Natamycin is also used in the food industry as a preservative. [2] Allergic reactions may occur. [1]
Fungal infections like Malassezia. This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause folliculitis, especially in oily or humid conditions. Excess sebum production .
Infections like syphilis by causing a moth-eaten appearance of the eyebrow hair loss. Viral infections like herpes or HIV can cause scarring of the eyelid, causing loss of hair. Various fungal infections like paracoccidioidomycosis can cause lesions and changes in the hair locations of the eyelid.
Talaromycosis is a fungal infection that presents with painless skin lesions of the face and neck, as well as an associated fever, anaemia, and enlargement of the lymph glands and liver. [ 1 ] [ 5 ] It is caused by the fungus Talaromyces marneffei , which is found in soil and decomposing organic matter. [ 1 ]