Kerion

Kerion
ICD-10	B35.0 (ILDS B35.020)
ICD-9	110.0
DiseasesDB	29142

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.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  .kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

Face

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Face

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External links

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