9th July 2023

A 26-year-old male equestrian presents to the dermatology clinic with a 6-week history of scalp itchiness and hair loss

A 26-year-old male equestrian presents to the dermatology clinic with a 6-week history of scalp itchiness and hair loss. You examine his scalp and notice a 3cm annular area that is tender, pustular and has short, broken hairs. You suspect tinea capitis. What would be a contraindication to starting terbinafine?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.