Kerion

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An inflamed area of the skin that develops as an immune reaction to a fungus, usually RINGWORM of the scalp.

Symptoms
A kerion is characterized by a red swelling that lasts up to two months and may leave a scar and permanent loss of hair from the affected area.

Treatment
While the swelling may heal without treatment, applications of ichthamnol paste and antifungal agents are used.

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  1. allan says:

    I hope this wont happen to me.

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