Comparison Between Continuous and Pulse Itraconazole in Tinea Capitis in Children

ConditionTinea Capitis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age5-18
SponsorAlexandria University

About this trial

A study to compare the efficacy of daily therapy versus pulse therapy of oral itraconazole in the treatment of tinea capitis in children based on clinical, mycological and dermoscopic evaluation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Patients with contraindications to itraconazole

Patients with associated scalp disease.

Patients weighing less than 20 Kg.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Itraconazole (ITZ)

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators