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| Year : 2017 | Volume
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Managing dermatophytoses in pregnancy, lactation, and children
Smitha S Prabhu, Pragathi Sankineni
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Smitha S Prabhu
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/CDR.CDR_29_17
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Chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis is on the rise. Managing dermatophytosis in special circumstances such as pregnancy and lactation and in children is a challenge. Topicals are safe in most cases, whereas oral antifungals are better avoided in pregnancy and lactation. In children, systemic antifungals are to be dose modified according to body weight.
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