Managing dermatophytoses in pregnancy, lactation, and children

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• children
• dermatophytosis
• lactation
• management
• pregnancy