A double-blind, randomized, comparative trial of itraconazole versus terbinafine for 2 weeks in tinea capitis

  • M. Jahangir*
  • , I. Hussain
  • , M. Ul Hasan
  • , T. S. Haroon
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this randomized, double-blind study, the efficacy and safety of oral itraconazole (n = 28) and terbinafine (n = 27), each given for 2 weeks, was compared in patients with tinea capitis. Trichophyton violaceum was the major pathogen in both groups (82.1% and 88.9% respectively). The final evaluation at week 12 showed a cure rate of 85.7% and 77.8%, respectively (P > 0.05). Adverse events noted were mild and did not warrant discontinuation of therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)672-674
Number of pages3
JournalBritish Journal of Dermatology
Volume139
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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