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I was diagnosed with tinea capitis 8 years ago. was prescribed griseofulvin twice with no results. was on this for a total of 18 months. do you think i am a candidate for oral lamisil? i have no liver problems, and do not want another round of griseofulvi
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Yes, reasonable: From an Google search: Newer antifungal medications, such as itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole, reported as effective therapeutic for tinea capitis. Itraconazole & terbinafine are used most commonly. Selenium sulfide shampoo may reduce risk of spreading the infection early in the course of therapy by reducing the number of viable spores that are shed.
Answered 11/3/2015
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Tinea capitis: Wow you were on griseofulvin for too long - the standard is 6-12 weeks. Certainly oral fluconazole is a suitable alternative but I would also add whit field's topical ointment as well (apply twice daily for 3-6 weeks) - all of this assumes that the diagnosis is correct.
Answered 10/15/2015
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