Guidelines of Care for Superficial Mycotic Infections of the Skin: Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae

February 1996 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Lynn A. Drake, Scott M. Dinehart, Evan R. Farmer … Richard K. Scher

Tinea capitis Tinea barbae scarring permanent hair loss systemic antifungal therapy oral agents griseofulvin ketoconazole fluconazole itraconazole terbinafine topical therapy KOH preparation fungal culture scalp ringworm beard ringworm oral antifungals topical antifungals

Studysummary Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.

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