How is tinea capitis treated?
The only oral medication currently indicated for the treatment of tinea capitis is griseofulvin. Griseofulvin has been the standard of treatment for the condition for nearly 50 years. One form of griseofulvin, is GRIFULVIN V® (griseofulvin) microsize . When side effects occur they are most commonly of the hypersensitivity type, such as skin rashes and hives. Adjunctive therapies, such as a shampoo containing an antifungal agent, may be prescribed along with systemic therapy. However, since topical treatments do not penetrate the hair shaft, they cannot eradicate the fungus when used alone.
