[3] Although griseofulvin remains the recommended therapy, terbinafine, itraconazole [4] and fluconazole [5] have been reported to show efficacy in the treatment of tinea capitis in children.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of itraconazole, terbinafine and fluconazole with that of griseofulvin after 4 weeks of therapy. METHODS: Patients aged 12-76 years ...