This image displays a kerion with a large lesion with pus-filled bumps present. This image displays a large kerion with blood-tinged pus. Some children have an inflammatory reaction to fungus causing a kerion, an area of swelling and pus. This image displays a kerion, a pus-filled reaction to fungus. This child has two areas of scabs and pus-filled lesions, known as kerions, due to infection with fungus. This image displays numerous pus-filled lesions, scabs, and swelling, from a kerion (caused by scalp ringworm).
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Kerion  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Kerion: This image displays a kerion with a large lesion with pus-filled bumps present. Divider line
This image displays a kerion with a large lesion with pus-filled bumps present.
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Who's At Risk
Scalp ringworm may occur in people of all ages, of all races, and of both sexes. However, it occurs most commonly in children.

A kerion is seen almost exclusively in children, but, on rare occasions, it may be seen in teens and young adults.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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