A patient presents with an inflamed itchy groin area. What antifungal would work as long as it is a dermatophyte but might make it worse if it is a yeast infection?

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Griseofulvin is given orally and is effective on dermatophytes, but may exacerbate yeast infections. Choice A, miconazole, works on both dermatophytes and yeasts. Choice B, nystatin, works on yeasts. Of the fungi, choice D is used orally only for pneumocystis. And choice E (AMB) is incorrect as it is not used topically on skin.

A Patient Presents with an Inflamed Itchy Groin Area