Tinea barbae
Last Updated: 2020-11-23
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2020-11-23
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Barber’s itch, ringworm of the beard, tinea sycrosis
Transmission is usually from infected animals (cattle, rodents). This can be an occupational disease, e.g. in the case of farmers.
In the case of infection, immunosuppression should be considered.
Erythematous, scaly, follicular bound, partly abscessed plaques, nodes and pustules.
Locoregional lymph node adenopathy.
In some cases red. AZ with febrile temperatures.
Scarred healing and spontaneous remission possible.
Examination of other persons in the household.
Rassur of the beard.
The therapy should be carried out with both topical and systemic antifungals!
Topical Therapy
Clotrimazole Cream (Canesten® Cream)
Ciclopirox Cream (Ciclocutan® Cream or similar)
If necessary, the use of steroid-containing preparations in cases of severe inflammation should be discussed.
Ketoconazole-containing shampoo (Ketozol® shampoo, Keto-med® shampoo, Lur® shampoo, Nizoral® shampoo): leave on for 5-10 minutes. Repeat on the following 2 days.
Shampoo containing Ciclopirox (Sebiprox®-Shampoo): leave on for 5-10 minutes. Repeat on the following 2 days.
Pregnancy: Only #Nystatin is allowed.
Systemic Therapy