SAQ 330 – Dermatology – kerion of the scalp

Marked out of 6.00

An 18-year-old university student presents with a red, tender scalp swelling. His GP commenced oral flucloxacillin yesterday with little improvement. The lesion is shown below.

Photo of an erythematous scalp swelling with local alopecia.
Scalp lesion

Describe three (3) visible features of the lesion.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

State the most likely diagnosis.

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

List two (2) appropriate management steps.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

Total Score: 0 / 6

Percentage: 0%

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