Dermatophyte Infections: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

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Dermatophyte Infections: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for tinea capitis?

A. Clotrimazole
B. Terbinafine
C. Griseofulvin
D. Micafungin
E. Ketoconazole

Answer and topic summary

The answer is C. Griseofulvin

Dermatophyte (tinea) infections are the most common fungal infections of skin/hair/nails. Causes include Trichophyton (most common), Microsporum, and Epidermophyton genera. The best diagnostic test is a KOH preparation. Treatment is anti-fungals, usually topical. It’s important to note, though, that both tinea capitis and onychomycosis require oral fungal medications (e,.g., first-line griseofulvin and terbinafine, respectively).

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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Dermatology ⇒ Dermatologic Infectious diseases ⇒ Fungal Infections => Dermatophyte Infections 

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