Kerion Celsi: A Clinical Epidemiological Study

The study reviewed 31 children with kerion Celsi treated at the University of Cagliari from 1981 to 1995. The patients, aged 40 days to 12 years, had scalp lesions, with 10 cases developing directly and 21 evolving from tinea capitis due to improper topical treatment. Microsporum canis was found in 22 cases and Trichophyton mentagrophytes in nine. Treatments included griseofulvin (20 patients), ketoconazole (six), and terbinafine (five), leading to complete recovery in 25-30 days without relapses. The study emphasized early diagnosis and effective treatment to prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.