Management of onychomycosis in children

Dermatol Clin. 2003 Jul;21(3):507-9, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(03)00034-2.

Abstract

Terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole are effective and well tolerated for treating onychomycosis in children. Dosage depends on body weight. Duration of treatment is the same for adults.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Child Welfare
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Griseofulvin / administration & dosage
  • Griseofulvin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Onychomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Onychomycosis / microbiology
  • Onychomycosis / pathology

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Griseofulvin