TLDR Removing ingrown hairs can significantly improve persistent kerion in children.
This clinical study investigated the role of ingrown hairs in persistent kerion among children with tinea capitis. Out of 312 cases of tinea capitis at Hangzhou Third People's Hospital, 6 cases of persistent kerion were identified. Ingrown hairs, confirmed via dermatoscopy, were found to be an aggravating factor in these persistent cases. The study demonstrated that removing ingrown hairs led to significant improvement, with 5 out of 6 patients being cured by removal alone, while one patient required continued oral terbinafine. This suggests that ingrown hairs, induced by fungal infection, play a critical role in the persistence of kerion and can be effectively treated through targeted removal.
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