Get a practical handle on when superficial fungal infections need pills, not creams. This episode covers why terbinafine is first-line for tinea capitis and onychomycosis, how long to treat based on site, when (and how) to confirm the diagnosis before committing to months of therapy, why topical steroids can create tinea incognito, and what to do when standard terbinafine fails.
Source: Caplan AS, Gold JAW, Smith DJ, Ely JW. Diagnosis and Management of Tinea Infections. Am Fam Physician. 2025;112(4):382-392.