Tinea Capitis in Adults
March 2016
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TLDR Tinea capitis in adults is best treated with oral terbinafine, but other medications may be needed for resistant infections, and family and pets should be checked to prevent reinfection.
The document discussed the diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in adults, emphasizing the importance of identifying the fungal species through culture to determine the infection source and guide treatment. Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton species responded well to oral terbinafine treatment within 2 weeks, while Microsporum canis infections often required longer treatment durations or alternative medications like griseofulvin or itraconazole due to potential resistance. The document also highlighted the need to screen and treat asymptomatic family members and animals to prevent reinfection.
