Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a round patch of hair loss on her scalp with 'black dot' hairs. Tinea capitis is suspected. According to NICE, what is the mainstay of treatment for tinea capitis in adults?

Accepted Answer

Oral terbinafine or oral griseofulvin

Answer

Topical antifungal shampoo only

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Topical steroid lotion

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Oral antibiotics

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UV light therapy

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a round patch of hair loss on her scalp with 'black dot' hairs. Tinea capitis is suspected. According to NICE, what is the mainstay of treatment for tinea capitis in adults?