Efficacy and Safety of Conventional Versus Super-bioavailable Itraconazole in Dermatophytic Infections: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study
SB-ITZ and C-ITZ showed comparable overall efficacy in dermatophytosis. SB-ITZ demonstrated a modest clinical advantage in recalcitrant cases with better tolerability. Treatment duration, adherence, and hygiene practices remain key determinants of long-term outcomes.
Authors
- Sakshi Sahni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9677-7452)
- Sana Islahi
- Amrita Upadhyaya
- K Geetha
Institutions
- Indira Gandhi Agricultural University (IN)
- ESIC Hospital (IN)
- ESIC Hospital (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-02-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103654
- Primary Topic
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00