Epidemiology, Clinical Features, and Outcome of Hospitalized Patients with Kerion in Fars Province, Iran: An Eleven-Year Retrospective Study

This 11-year retrospective study in Fars Province, Iran, analyzed 132 hospitalized patients with Kerion, a severe form of tinea capitis associated with alopecia. Predominantly affecting boys under 11, the study found a significant link to animal contact, particularly with sheep. Most patients received systemic antifungal therapy, antibiotics, and corticosteroids, with varied treatment outcomes; some achieved complete cure and normal hair growth, while others had hair regrowth with scarring or no regrowth. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding epidemiological trends and animal contact in managing tinea capitis and suggests further research into risk factors and preventative strategies.