An open study of tinea capitis in 50 children treated with a 2-week course of oral terbinafine.
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.


CONCLUSIONS
In this study terbinafine was a safe and effective treatment of tinea capitis in children, particularly when caused by the Trichophyton species.
Krafchik
B
B
Division of Dermatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Pelletier
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009281:Naphthalenes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000077291:Terbinafine; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009281:Naphthalenes; D000077291:Terbinafine