Alexandro Bonifaz, Paola Lumbán-Ramírez, Roxana S García-Sotelo, Helena Vidaurri de la Cruz, Mirna Toledo-Bahena, Adriana Valencia-Herrera
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Now that griseofulvin is not available, what to do with tinea capitis treatments?
Introduction: Griseofulvin, discovered in 1939 and commercially available since 1959, was the first oral antifungal agent effective against dermatophytosis, particularly tinea capitis. Although it was eventually superseded by azole antifungals due to its long treatment duration and reliance on keratopoiesis, griseofulvin remains notable for its effectiveness and safety in treating tinea capitis, especially when caused by Microsporum canis. However, due to a decline in cases and commercial unavailability, alternative treatments are now required.
Areas covered: The following topics regarding to other treatments were discussed: (I) The efficacy of alternative antifungal agents such as terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole, in the treatment of tinea capitis. (II) The use and role of topical therapies. (III) Experience in the management of tinea capitis.
Expert opinion: The usefulness of oral terbinafine as a replacement for griseofulvin in the treatment of tinea capitis and why it is the preferred drug in elderly patients was discussed. Challenges with Microsporum spp. and the use of fluconazole in pediatric patients were also analyzed. Support for the use of topical treatment as an adjunctive treatment for tinea capitis was highlighted.
期刊介绍:
Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy (ISSN 1478-7210) provides expert reviews on therapeutics and diagnostics in the treatment of infectious disease. Coverage includes antibiotics, drug resistance, drug therapy, infectious disease medicine, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral approaches, and diagnostic tests.