Question

A 6-year-old child presents with a scaly erythematous rash on the scalp with areas of hair loss. Tinea capitis is suspected. What is the recommended treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral terbinafine or oral griseofulvin

Answer

Topical ketoconazole shampoo only

Answer

Topical terbinafine cream only

Answer

Topical steroid cream

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Practice question

A 6-year-old child presents with a scaly erythematous rash on the scalp with areas of hair loss. Tinea capitis is suspected. What is the recommended treatment?