Kerion
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Kerion is the result of the host’s response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection(s). It usually presents itself as raised, pus-filled and spongy lesions.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Skin
Head
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Kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Face
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
References
External links
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