skin disorders
Beard Ringworm (Tinea Barbae)
Introduction
Beard ringworm is a dermatophyte (fungal) infection, generally of the beard area. (See also Overview of Fungal Skin Infections .) Tinea barbae is a type of Overview of Dermatophytoses (Ringworm, Tinea) . It is most often caused by the fungus Tinea barbae usually causes superficial, circular patches, but deeper infection may occur. Tinea barbae is rare. Most skin infections in the beard area are caused by bacteria, not fungi. 