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Have A Red Ring Around White Area On Face That Itches. Concerned?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Oct 2013
Question: I have a red ring around a white area on my face that itches. I am concerned about this.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed a fungal infection called as tinea facie.
However it will be better to comment further after seeing the lesion.
Can you please upload a photograph of the lesion.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a good line of treatment.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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Have A Red Ring Around White Area On Face That Itches. Concerned?

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed a fungal infection called as tinea facie.
However it will be better to comment further after seeing the lesion.
Can you please upload a photograph of the lesion.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a good line of treatment.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you