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Contents
  • Topical Antifungal Therapy
  • Oral Antifungal Therapy
  • Corticosteroid Use

Can Therapy Stop Tinea in Its Tracks? Discover the Best Treatments!

Can Therapy Stop Tinea in Its Tracks? Discover the Best Treatments!

The Big Picture

Treating dermatophyte infections effectively can prevent complications and spread. Learn about the therapy options that keep tinea at bay.
Contents
  • Topical Antifungal Therapy
  • Oral Antifungal Therapy
  • Corticosteroid Use

Topical Antifungal Therapy

Topical antifungal agents like azoles and allylamines are effective for treating most dermatophyte infections. They are applied directly to the skin, targeting the infection site.

Oral Antifungal Therapy

Oral antifungal medications are reserved for severe or persistent infections. Drugs like terbinafine have a broader effect and are used when topical treatments aren’t enough.
Therapy using topical and oral antifungal agents to treat dermatophyte infections such as tinea.

Corticosteroid Use

Corticosteroids are often avoided in treating dermatophyte infections, but a low-potency option may be used to manage severe inflammation and itching.

FAQs

What are azoles?

Topical antifungal treatments.

When use oral antifungals?

For severe infections.

Can steroids help?

Low-potency steroids may reduce inflammation.

Is terbinafine effective?

Yes, for severe infections.

Wrapping Up

Choosing the right therapy is essential for controlling dermatophyte infections.
Get started: Consult Doctronic to explore therapy options for tinea.
Additional References
  1. Nahm WK, Orengo I, Rosen T. The antifungal agent butenafine manifests anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. J Am Acad Dermatol 1999; 41:203.
  2. Gupta AK, Cooper EA. Update in antifungal therapy of dermatophytosis. Mycopathologia 2008; 166:353.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.