Fungal skin infection- scalp

Question 1

What topical options are available?

Answer 1

They are all off-label indication for the scalp

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is licensed for use in adults and young people aged 12 years and over.

Selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo is licensed for use in adults and children aged 5 years and over.

Clotrimazole 1% cream is licensed for use in children and adults.

Miconazole 2% cream is licensed for use in children and adults.

Question 2

What are the oral options?

Answer 2

Terbinafine

Grisefluvin

Intraconazole