A boggy, exudative tumefaction covered with pustules, as may occur in dermatophyte infections.
Kerion
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| ICD-10 | B35.0 (ILDS B35.020) |
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| ICD-9 | 110.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 29142 |
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For other uses, see Kerion (band).
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, spongy lesions. Oral Griseofulvin is the treatment of choice
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