Definitions for kerion
ke·ri·on

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1. kerionnoun

   ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid

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1. Kerion

   Kerion or kerion celsi is an acute inflammatory process which is the result of the host's response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp (occasionally the beard) that can be accompanied by secondary bacterial infection(s). It usually appears as raised, spongy lesions, and typically occurs in children. This honeycomb is a painful inflammatory reaction with deep suppurative lesions on the scalp. Follicles may be seen discharging pus. There may be sinus formation and rarely mycetoma-like grains are produced. It is usually caused by dermatophytes (fungal infections of the skin affecting humans and animals) such as Trichophyton verrucosum, T. mentagrophytes, and Microsporum canis. Treatment with oral griseofulvin common.

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1. kerion

   A kerion is an inflammatory type of fungal infection of the scalp, characterized by swelling, pustules, hair loss, and marked discomfort. It is most commonly seen in children and can be caused by various types of fungi. It is a severe form of tinea capitis, or ringworm of the scalp.

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1. Kerion

   Kerion is the result of the host's response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection. It usually presents itself as raised, spongy lesions. This honeycomb is severely painful inflammatory reaction with deep suppurative lesion on the scalp. The follicle may be seen discharging pus. there may be sinus formation and rarely mycetoma like grains are produced.It is usually caused by Zoophilic dermatophytes like Trichophyton verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes.

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1. Kerion

   kē′ri-on, n. a suppurative inflammation of the hair-follicles of the scalp. [Gr.]

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1. • Tinea

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kerion in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kerion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=kerion
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerion
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=kerion
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=kerion
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=kerion