Scalp ringworm showdown: which antifungal works best for kids?
NCT ID NCT07068256
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two oral antifungal medications—itraconazole and terbinafine—for treating scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) in 164 children aged 1 to 13 years. The goal was to see which drug more effectively clears the fungal infection, confirmed by lab tests. Both treatments aim to cure the infection without the need for long-term medication.
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Jinnah Hospital/Allama Iqbal Medical College
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54700, Pakistan