Diagnosis: Kerion
Description: Matted hair and crusts and pus with hair loss
Morphology: Hair loss localised
Site: Scalp
Sex: M
Age: 9
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential Diagnosis
History:
Case from Dr V Veelurajan
9 years old boy, c/o scalp lesion for the past 2 weeks.worsening.no fever.loves to play with cats
O/e
Ulcerated, crusted lesion measuring 5x6 cm on the right temporal aspect +pus
Imp:kerion of the scalp
Ix :
Pus send for fungal culture
Treatment:
Sy griseofulvin
Sy prednisolone
Sy cloxacilin
Ketoconazole shampoo