[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.

Fluconazole (Diflucan ®) is prescribed at 5 mg/kg/day for a period up to 6 weeks for treatment of tinea capitis. Side effects are milder than other treatment plans, and range from ...