Kerion celsi is an inflammatory form of tinea capitis, usually affecting children. It is most likely caused by zoophilic dermatophytes, which produce a hypersensitive reaction. Kerion is sometimes misdiagnosed as a bacterial infection and inappropriate or delayed treatment can result in scarring alopecia, with important psychological
consequences.
We report two cases of kerion celsi in children,successfully treated with oral terbinafine for 6 weeks and respectively 8 weeks, without complications.