-“caused by a variety of superficial dermatophytes.

-The treatment of choice is oral griseofulvin. It has the fewest drug interactions, a good safety record, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Terbinafine has equal effectiveness and requires a significantly shorter duration of therapy, but it is only available in tablet form. Since tinea capitis most commonly occurs in children, tablets would have to be cut and/or crushed prior to administration.

Oral itraconazole, fluconazole, and ketoconazole have significant side effects.

Topical antifungals are ineffective against tinea capitis.” ABFM

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