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Pharmacology Chemotherapy: General Principles 9abee11b

Griseofulvin is not useful in one of the following:

A
Tinea capitis
B
Tinea cruris
C
Tinea versicolor
D
Tinea pedis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (C) Tinea versicolor(Ref: CMDT -2010/110)Griseofulvin is used for dermatophytoses including Tinea capitis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis, Tinea unguum and Tinea corporis etc.Tinea versicolor is caused by a yeast Malassezia furfur. It is treated by selenium sulfide and ketoconazole shampoo.

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