Tinea Faciei (Facial Ringworm)
What is Tinea Faciei (Facial Ringworm)
Tinea faciei is a fungal infection of the facial skin, usually affecting areas around the cheeks, jawline, and sometimes forehead.
It is caused mainly by dermatophyte fungi like Trichophyton species.
From a homeopathic perspective, tinea faciei is seen as a local expression of internal imbalance, often of psoric or sycotic miasm, where the body expresses its weakened vital force through skin eruptions.
कारण
- Direct contact with infected individuals or pets
- Excessive sweating of the face
- Use of oily creams or cosmetics that trap moisture
- Poor hygiene or frequent touching of the face
- Spread from other fungal infections like tinea corporis or tinea pedis
- Weakened immunity, stress, or hormonal imbalance
लक्षण
- Red, circular patches with raised edges and central clearing
- Itching and burning, worse after sweating or heat exposure
- Fine scaling or flaking of affected skin
- Sometimes papules or pustules develop at the edges
- Lesions are well-demarcated, sometimes mistaken for eczema or acne
- Chronic cases may show hyperpigmentation or crusting
Homeopathic Understanding
Homeopathy treats tinea faciei by addressing both the local fungal infection and the internal susceptibility.
Simply applying topical antifungal creams may temporarily suppress the lesions, but constitutional remedies help strengthen the vital force to prevent recurrence.
होम्योपैथिक उपचार
- Tellurium metallicum:
- Circular, ring-like eruptions with itching and burning
- Spreads rapidly, worse from warmth
- Skin has a slightly offensive odor
2. Sulphur:
- Intense itching, burning, and redness
- Skin appears dry, rough, or scaly
- Worse at night or after washing
3. Graphites:
- Sticky, moist eruptions, fissured at edges
- Chronic tendency to eczema and fungal infections
4. Sepia:
- Circular patches with brownish discoloration
- Chronic or recurrent in patients with hormonal imbalance
5. Natrum muriaticum:
- Dry, cracked patches
- Sensitive to touch, aggravated by stress
6. Thuja occidentalis:
- Thickened, uneven skin, often following prolonged topical treatments
- Suited for sycotic constitutions prone to recurrent fungal infections
General Management
- Keep the face clean and dry; avoid oily creams that trap moisture
- Avoid touching or scratching lesions
- Disinfect towels, pillowcases, and makeup brushes
- Avoid contact with infected persons or pets
- Support immune health through balanced diet, sleep, and stress management
- Homeopathic constitutional treatment is recommended for lasting cure and prevention of recurrence
