A 48-year-old member asked:
Tell me what does kerion on the scalp look like?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Inflammed,swelling,: Raised tender with pus on top. This is deep infection with bacteria and probable fungus. Requires treatment with combination of oral antibiotics and antifungal drugs.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me what kerion on the scalp looks like?
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Dr. Roman Bronfenbreneranswered
Dermatology 11 years experience
Complex: usually, kerion looks like a deeply inflamed crusted plaque with overlying hairloss and crusting
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Last updated Aug 11, 2012
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