Kerion celsi
Overview
Kerion celsi: A parasitic fungal skin infection that tends to occur mainly on the back of the neck, scalp or beard. It is caused by animal fungi. The condition resolves itself in a matter of weeks but hair loss in the affected area may be permanent.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Kerion celsi includes the 5 symptoms listed below: * Inflamed scalp lesions * Inflamed neck lesions * Inflamed beard lesions * Scarring * Permanent hair loss Note that Kerion celsi symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Kerion celsi signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
* Alopecia * Dermatophytosis * Pruritus
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Kerion celsi. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Kerion celsi has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Kerion celsi signs or Kerion celsi symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Kerion celsi may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Kerion celsi symptoms.