Kerion caused by Trichophyton verrucosum

A 12-year-old girl developed a severe inflammatory fungal infection of the scalp caused by Trichophyton verrucosm. The infection resulted in scarring alopecia. The natural history, differential diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of this infection of the skin are reviewed.

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Published inPediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 59; no. 6; p. 912
Main Authors Stocker, W W, Richtsmeier, A J, Rozycki, A A, Baughman, R D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1977
Subjects
Alopecia - etiology
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Griseofulvin - therapeutic use
Humans
Tinea Capitis - complications
Tinea Capitis - pathology
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Summary:A 12-year-old girl developed a severe inflammatory fungal infection of the scalp caused by Trichophyton verrucosm. The infection resulted in scarring alopecia. The natural history, differential diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of this infection of the skin are reviewed.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.59.6.912