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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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research A Case of Kerion Celsi Caused by Microsporum Gypseum (Arthroderma Gypseum) in a Child

17 citations , January 2009 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi”

A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.

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 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 Kerion Celsi Due to Microsporum Audouinii: A Severe Form in an Immunocompetent Girl

3 citations , January 2021 in “Therapeutic advances in infectious disease”

A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.

research Betamethasone Valerate, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin: A Case Study of Kerion Celsi in a 28-Year-Old Woman

September 2010 in “Reactions weekly”

The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.

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