Scalp ringworm showdown: which antifungal works best for kids?

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.