A 46-year-old member asked:
Regarding lotrimin, lamisil (terbinafine) and micatin, which works for treating a scalp fungus?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Oral lamisil (terbinafine): Scalp fungus requires oral medications because the fungus is in the hair follicle and topical medications will not reach into the hair shaft.
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