Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
May 2010
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Pediatric dermatology
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tinea capitis systemic treatment topical antifungals hair follicles griseofulvin Microsporum species terbinafine itraconazole fluconazole Trichophyton species selenium sulfide ketoconazole shampoos spore carriage reinfection ringworm of the scalp oral antifungals topical treatments hair roots Selsun Blue Nizoral
Studysummary This review presents European guidelines for treating tinea capitis, noting systemic antifungals are essential, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections and newer antifungals viable for Trichophyton but often costlier.
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