Topical antifungal treatment for all except<unk>  capitis
Terbinafine 1% BID x2-3wk
Clotrimazole 1% BID x2-3wk
Must use for 7-10d beyond resolution of lesions
Capitis
Griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/d or BID
Usually requires 8wk of treatment
Terbinafine for 2-4 weeks is as effective of 6-8 weeks of griseofulvin
62.5mg/day in children <20kg
125mg/day in children 20-40kg
250mg/day in children >40kg
Selenium sulfide or ketoconazole shampoos are adjunct treatment
Okay for child to go to school
Kerion
Oral griseofulvin, itraconazole, or terbinafine for 6-8 wks
Cephalexin 40mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses in addition to systemic antifungal treatment if there is evidence or high risk of bacterial secondary infection
Ketoconazole shampoo, isolated towels decrease spread to household members
Must use for 7-10d beyond resolution of lesions
Griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/d or BID
Usually requires 8wk of treatment
Terbinafine for 2-4 weeks is as effective of 6-8 weeks of griseofulvin
62.5mg/day in children <20kg
125mg/day in children 20-40kg
250mg/day in children >40kg
Selenium sulfide or ketoconazole shampoos are adjunct treatment
Okay for child to go to school
Usually requires 8wk of treatment
62.5mg/day in children <20kg
125mg/day in children 20-40kg
250mg/day in children >40kg
Oral griseofulvin, itraconazole, or terbinafine for 6-8 wks
Cephalexin 40mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses in addition to systemic antifungal treatment if there is evidence or high risk of bacterial secondary infection
Ketoconazole shampoo, isolated towels decrease spread to household members
Tinea
Pityriasis rosea
Chancroid
Lichen planus
Scabies
Psoriasis
Candida dermatitis
Eczema