Question

A 25-year-old woman presents to her GP with a localised, erythematous, scaly plaque on her scalp associated with hair loss. There is a history of similar lesions in other family members. KOH scraping confirms tinea capitis. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral griseofulvin or terbinafine

Answer

Topical ketoconazole shampoo alone

Answer

Topical corticosteroid cream

Answer

Oral aciclovir

Answer

No treatment is needed as it will resolve spontaneously

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents to her GP with a localised, erythematous, scaly plaque on her scalp associated with hair loss. There is a history of similar lesions in other family members. KOH scraping confirms tinea capitis. What is the most appropriate treatment?