Final answer:
Kerion is a type of tinea capitis, which is ringworm of the scalp. Ringworm, or tinea corporis, is a superficial cutaneous mycosis caused by fungal molds called dermatophytes. Tineas are fungal infections that require keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails, for growth. In this case, the correct answer is option 4) Tinea capitis.
Step-by-step explanation:
What is the type of tinea capitis called kerion? Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that sometimes presents as a severely inflamed lesion known as kerion. Kerion is characterized by swelling, pus, and hair loss, resulting from the body's immune response to the fungal infection. While there are different types of tinea infections such as tinea corporis (ringworm of the body), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and tinea cruris (jock itch), the type associated with kerion is specifically 4) Tinea capitis. These infections are caused by dermatophytes, which are fungal molds requiring keratin for growth.