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Tinea Capitis
Summary
Description:
Ringworm of the scalp caused by species of Microsporum and Trichophyton, which may occasionally involve the eyebrows and eyelashes. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Key Drugs and Agents for Tinea Capitis
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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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terbinafine (Lamisil)
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24 outcomes 23 studies in 81 results
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FDA 27
Generic
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Griseofulvin (Grifulvin V)
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23 outcomes 20 studies in 120 results
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FDA 11
Generic
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Itraconazole (Sporanox)
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18 outcomes 11 studies in 53 results
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FDA 6
Generic
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Fluconazole (Zonal)
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8 outcomes 6 studies in 37 results
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FDA 41
Generic
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Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
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2 outcomes 5 studies in 14 results
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FDA 20
Generic
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Antifungal Agents
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2 outcomes 1 study in 17 results
: IBA
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selenium disulfide (Head & Shoulders)
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2 outcomes 1 study in 4 results
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FDA 7
Generic
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Tablets
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1 outcome 1 study in 3 results
: IBA
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ciclopirox (Loprox)
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1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
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FDA 28
Generic
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squalamine
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1 outcome 1 study in 1 result
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Tinea Capitis
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Infection
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Tinea (Ringworm)
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Onychomycosis (Tinea Unguium)
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Granuloma
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Cellulitis
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Key Therapies for Tinea Capitis
Efficacy Chart >>
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Radiotherapy
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1 outcome in 18 results
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Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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1 outcome in 4 results
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X-Ray Therapy
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2 studies in 8 results
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Hair Removal (Depilation)
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27 results
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Traction
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9 results
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