MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Griseofulvin is only approved as a systemic (oral) agent and is indicated for the treatment of dermatophytoses of the skin, hair, and nails, which is severe or refractory to topical therapy. Specifically, this drug treats tinea (corporis, pedis, cruris, barbae, capitis, and unguium).

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermatophyte nail infections are commonly known as dermatophyte onychomycosis or tinea unguium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Griseofulvin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the body, feet, groin and thighs, scalp, skin, fingernails, and toenails. This medicine may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections.