Fig. 69.
Ringworm (rather inflammatory type, and produced by the trichophyton).
The markedly inflammatory and pustular types are produced by the large-spore fungus—trichophyton.
What is tinea kerion?
Tinea kerion (kerion) is a markedly inflammatory type of ringworm of the scalp involving the deeper tissues, appearing as a more or less bald, rounded, inflammatory, œdematous, boggy, honeycombed tumor, discharging from the follicular openings a mucoid secretion.
Does ringworm of the scalp ever occur in adults?
No. (Extremely rare exceptions.)
Fig. 70.
