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What is the definition of Kerion Celsi?
A rare inflammatory and suppurating type of tinea capitis, a skin infection caused by Trichophyton or Microsporum fungi, that predominantly affects the scalp and that is characterized by the development of painful crusty lesions covered with follicular pustules and surrounded by erythematous alopecic areas, that can later evolve into abscesses and leave permanent cicatricial alopecia. Lesions can be associated with regional lymphadenopathy.
What are the alternative names for Kerion Celsi?
  • Kerion celsi
  • Susceptibility to Tinea imbricata
  • Tinea capitis profunda
  • Trichophytia profunda barbae
  • Trichophytia profunda capitis
  • Trichophyton infection
Who are the top Kerion Celsi Local Doctors?
Elite in Kerion Celsi
David W. Denning
Elite in Kerion Celsi
David W. Denning
Southmoor Road, 
Manchester, ENG, GB 

David Denning practices in Manchester, United Kingdom. Mr. Denning is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kerion Celsi. His top areas of expertise are Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Kerion Celsi, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Endoscopy.

Elite in Kerion Celsi
Dr. Marcelyn K. Coley
Dermatology
Elite in Kerion Celsi
Dr. Marcelyn K. Coley
Dermatology

Vitalmd Group Holding LLC

3225 Aviation Ave, Suite 700, 
Miami, FL 
305-273-4641
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Marcelyn Coley is a Dermatologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Coley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kerion Celsi. Her top areas of expertise are Kerion Celsi, Ringworm, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Coley is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Kerion Celsi
Pietro Nenoff
Elite in Kerion Celsi
Pietro Nenoff
Roetha, SN, DE 

Pietro Nenoff practices in Roetha, Germany. Mr. Nenoff is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kerion Celsi. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Kerion Celsi, Fungal Nail Infection, and Jock Itch.

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What are the latest Kerion Celsi Clinical Trials?
Comparative Clinicomycologic and Dermoscopic Study Between Daily and Pulse Therapy of Oral Itraconazole in Tinea Capitis in Children
Comparative Clinicomycologic and Dermoscopic Study Between Daily and Pulse Therapy of Oral Itraconazole in Tinea Capitis in Children
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: A study to compare the efficacy of daily therapy versus pulse therapy of oral itraconazole in the treatment of tinea capitis in children based on clinical, mycological and dermoscopic evaluation.

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Comparison Between Therapeutic Efficacy of Itraconazole Pulse Therapy and Terbinafine Therapy in Treatment of Tinea Capitis in Pediatric Population.
Comparison Between Therapeutic Efficacy of Itraconazole Pulse Therapy and Terbinafine Therapy in Treatment of Tinea Capitis in Pediatric Population.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Several studies globally have assessed the efficacy of terbinafine and itraconazole in the treatment of tinea capitis, but local data in this regard is scarce. Therefore, this study was planned with the aim of assessing the difference between the therapeutic efficacy of itraconazole pulse therapy and terbinafine in children with tinea capitis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center