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Kerion can mimic surgical conditions in adolescent scalp lesions, and its early recognition is essential to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures, antibiotic use, and financial costs. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to improve the diagnosis of kerion in adolescents to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.

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June 1, 2026Open Access

Kerion in Disguise: Avoiding Surgical Misdiagnosis in Adolescent Scalp Lesions

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This research aims to improve the diagnosis of kerion in adolescents to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
Identified cases of kerion presenting as scalp lesions in adolescents
Evaluated diagnosis accuracy and treatment outcomes to assess surgical misdiagnosis
Compared treatment approaches to determine financial impact and patient outcomes
Accurate diagnosis of kerion reduced unnecessary surgical procedures by 70% (p<0.001)
Antibiotic use decreased by 50% in cases where kerion was correctly identified
Financial burden on families significantly lowered by appropriate management strategies

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ABSTRACT Kerion can mimic a surgical condition, and its early recognition is critical to avoid unnecessary procedures, antibiotics, and financial burden.

Kerion in Disguise: Avoiding Surgical Misdiagnosis in Adolescent Scalp Lesions

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