The Role of Ingrown Hairs in Persistent Kerion of Children: A Clinical Study

November 2024 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”

Qi‐Hao Yao, Hui‐Lin Zhi, Xiujiao Xia, Ze‐Hu Liu

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Studysummary This study observed that in children with persistent kerion, ingrown hairs could be identified with a dermatoscope and their removal often improved the condition, suggesting that ingrown hairs might be an aggravating factor in the persistence of this fungal infection.

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This clinical study involving 312 children with tinea capitis identified ingrown hairs as a contributing factor to persistent kerion in 6 cases, where standard antifungal therapy was ineffective. Ingrown hairs acted as foreign bodies, causing prolonged inflammation and suboptimal treatment outcomes. Effective treatment was achieved by removing the ingrown hairs, leading to lesion resolution and negative mycological results. The study suggests that addressing ingrown hairs can enhance treatment strategies for tinea capitis cases unresponsive to conventional therapies and recommends further research to develop standardized treatment protocols.

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