Question

A patient presents with unilateral scaly, itchy rash on the foot with interdigital fissures typical of tinea pedis. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended first-line topical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical azole antifungal (e.g., clotrimazole)

Answer

Topical steroid

Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitor

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Oral terbinafine immediately

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Topical fusidic acid

Practice question

A patient presents with unilateral scaly, itchy rash on the foot with interdigital fissures typical of tinea pedis. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended first-line topical treatment?