Tinea faciei, also known as tinea faciale or tinea facialis, is a localized dermatophyte infection of the superficial epidermis of the face. Tropical or humid climates as well as the application of topical steroids are associated with more frequent and severe cases. Fungal organisms are transmitted to humans by direct contact with an infected individual/animal or through fomites.

Eyelid involvement is uncommon but reported.

Trichophyton indotineae is an emerging dermatophyte characterized by extensive or atypical presentations and resistance to topical and oral therapies. Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype type VII (TMVII) is an emerging strain that is typically spread through close contact, including sexual intercourse. It may lead to genital and buttock tinea as well as tinea corporis.