Topical Treatments for Tinea Corporis: First Choice: Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) Alternatives: Miconazole, then ketoconazole. Limited Data but Likely Safe: Terbinafine, naftifine,…
Indications Dermatophyte infections of the skin, scalp, and nails.Tinea pedis (moccasin type)/tinea manuum(adults): 750–1000 mg/day (microsize) or 500–750 mg/day (ultramicrosize)…
Indications Dermatophyte infectionsTinea pedis (moccasin type)/tinea manuum (adults):150–450 mg/week ×4–6 weeks;(children):6 mg/kg/week × 4–6 weeks.Tinea unguium(adults):150–450 mg/week until nails are…
Itraconazole in dermatology Mechanism of action Inhibits the CYP-dependent enzyme lanosterol 14α demethlyase leading to inhibition of the conversion of…
Mechanism of action Inhibit squalene epoxidase >> accumulation of squalene >> subsequent deficiency of ergosterol >> fungistatic action (fungicidal in…
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