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Template:Tinea capitis treatment
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Antifungals
- Coverage for Trichophyton and Microsporum and should use both topical and systemic therapy simultaneously
- Baseline liver function required prior to systemic antifungals
Topical
- Selenium sulfide 2.25% shampoo daily x 2 weeks
- Ketoconazole 2% shampoo daily x 2 weeks
Systemic
- Fluconazole 150mg (6mg/kg) PO once a week x 8 weeks
- Griseofulvin 500mg (20mg/kg suspension) PO daily x 6 weeks
- Itraconazole 200mg (5mg/kg) PO daily x 4 weeks
