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GlossaryKerion Celsi

severe scalp inflammation due to fungal infection

Kerion Celsi is a severe inflammatory reaction to a fungal infection of the scalp, often caused by dermatophytes. It presents as a swollen, pus-filled lesion that can lead to hair loss and scarring if not treated promptly. This condition is more common in children and requires antifungal medication for effective treatment.

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Kerion Celsi: A Clinical Epidemiological Study

research Kerion Celsi: A Clinical Epidemiological Study

24 citations, March 1998 in “Mycoses”

Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.

research Severe Kerion Celsi Due to Trichophyton Mentagrophytes: A Case Report

13 citations, March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica”

Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.

Trichophyton Tonsurans-Induced Kerion Celsi with Decreased Defensin Expression and Paradoxically Increased Interleukin-17A Production

research Trichophyton Tonsurans-Induced Kerion Celsi with Decreased Defensin Expression and Paradoxically Increased Interleukin-17A Production

7 citations, July 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.

research Hair Loss Following Kerion Celsi: A Follow-Up Examination

7 citations, August 1984 in “Mycoses”

Most patients had less hair growth in affected areas after treatment.

Case Report: Kerion Celsi Effectively Treated with Terbinafine. Characteristics of Kerion Celsi in the Elderly in Japan

research Case Report: Kerion Celsi Effectively Treated with Terbinafine. Characteristics of Kerion Celsi in the Elderly in Japan

6 citations, November 1999 in “Mycoses”

A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.

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