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Terbinafine, sold under the brand name Lamisil among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot. It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment.
Read the full article on WikipediaDermatophyte infection Clinical criteria: Patient must have failed to respond to topical treatment. Population criteria: Patient must be an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander person.
Onychomycosis Clinical criteria: The condition must be proximal or extensive (greater than 80% nail involvement), AND Patient must have failed to respond to topical treatment, AND The condition must be due to dermatophyte infection proven by microscopy and confirmed by an Approved Pathology Provider; OR The condition must be due to dermatophyte infection proven by culture and confirmed by an Approved Pathology Provider. The date of the pathology report must be provided at the time of application and must not be more than 12 months old
Fungal or yeast infection Clinical criteria: Population criteria: Patient must be an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander person.
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