European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: Published on July, 2018Tinea capitis is the most common cutaneous fungal infection in children.TAKE HOME MESSAGEThis review aims to evaluate the differences that exist between medications for the treatment of tinea capitis, to determine whether there are any significant adverse effects associated...

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV): Published on November, 2021Tinea capitis is a highly contagious scalp condition that is common in children 3-7 years of age but can be found in all ages. It can present with a spectrum ranging from scaly, patchy alopecia with or without "blackdots" to purulent inflammation...

Pediatric Dermatology: TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors performed a network meta-analysis of monotherapies used to treat tinea capitis. Griseofulvin, terbinafine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and fluconazole were compared. This network meta-analysis compares the efficacy of five different systemic monotherapies for tinea capitis. Alth...