What Are the Treatment Options for Tinea Cruris?

Tinea cruris is primarily treated with medications, which include topical and oral antifungal agents. Commonly used drugs belong to the imidazole and allylamine classes. Under a physician’s guidance, topical agents such as miconazole and terbinafine may be prescribed. For patients who respond poorly to topical therapy, oral antifungal treatment—such as itraconazole—may be considered. In cases complicated by secondary bacterial infection, antibiotic therapy may be added.