Answer:
Dear
Allan,
Tinea
corporis is a superficial dermatophyte infection characterized by
either inflammatory or no inflammatory lesions .
Tinea
corporis (often called ringworm of the body) is a common skin disorder,
especially among children.
Topical
antifungal agents are effective for treating most cases of tinea corporis.
Systemic therapy may be indicated for tinea corporis that is extensive,
involves immunocompromised patients, or is refractory to topical therapy.
We attach
a list of drugs for systemic therapy and topical therapy.
Systemic therapy refers to drugs which can be given by mouth or directly
into the bloodstream.
Drug
Category: Topical allylamines
Naftifine 1% cream or gel (Naftin)
Terbinafine 1% cream (Lamisil)
Drug
Category: Topical pyridones
Ciclopirox olamine 1% cream (Loprox)
Drug
Category: Topical benzylamines
Butenafine 1% cream (Mentax)
Drug
Category: Systemic azoles
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Drug
Category: Systemic allylamines
Terbinafine (Lamisil, Daskil)
Drug
Category: Other systemic antifungals
Griseofulvin (Fulvicin)
Drug
Category: Topical azoles
Clotrimazole 1% cream (Mycelex, Lotrimin)
Ketoconazole 2% cream (Nizoral)
Miconazole 2% cream or lotion (Monistat)
Oxiconazole 1% cream (Oxistat)
Sertaconazole 2% cream (Ertaczo)
Sulconazole 1% cream or solution (Exelderm)
