An open study of tinea capitis in 50 children treated with a 2-week course of oral terbinafine - 07/09/11
Correspondence: Bernice Krafchik, Division of Dermatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
Abstract |
Background: Terbinafine is used in the treatment of dermatophyte infections. There have been several studies suggesting a good response to terbinafine in treating tinea capitis, specifically with dermatophytes of the Trichophyton species. Methods: We enrolled 50 consecutive children with a clinical diagnosis of tinea capitis into an open study using terbinafine for 2 weeks. Results: Clinical and mycologic cure occurred in more than 86% of patients with no side effects and good compliance. Conclusion: In this study terbinafine was a safe and effective treatment of tinea capitis in children, particularly when caused by the Trichophyton species. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;41:60-3.)
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Vol 41 - N° 1
P. 60-63 - juillet 1999 Retour au numéro
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