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    severe, inflamed fungal infection of the scalp or beard

    A kerion is a severe, inflamed, and often painful fungal infection of the scalp or beard area, characterized by swollen, pus-filled lesions. It is typically caused by dermatophyte fungi and can lead to hair loss and scarring if not treated promptly.

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      research Tinea Capitis

      3 citations , January 2002 in “Pediatric Drugs”
      Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection in children, treated with antifungal medications like griseofulvin, terbinafine, and fluconazole.

      research Tinea Capitis: No Incision Nor Excision

      24 citations , August 2007 in “Journal of pediatric surgery”
      Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.

      research Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis

      1 citations , November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing”
      Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.

      research Tinea Capitis

      46 citations , January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs”
      Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
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