You are answering a USMLE-style medical question. Question: A 23-year-old man presents to the office for a circular, itchy rash over the abdomen that has been slowly getting worse for the past 2 weeks. The patient has a medical history of chronic dermatitis and chronic sinusitis for which he has prescriptions of topical hydrocortisone and fexofenadine. He smokes one-half pack of cigarettes every day. His vital signs include: blood pressure 128/76 mm Hg, heart rate 78/min, and respirations 12/min. On physical examination, the patient appears tired but oriented. Examination of the skin reveals a 2 x 2 cm round and erythematous, annular plaque on the abdomen 3 cm to the left of the umbilicus. There are no vesicles, pustules, or papules. Auscultation of the heart reveals a 1/6 systolic murmur. Breath sounds are mildly coarse at the bases. A KOH preparation from the skin scraping confirms the presence of hyphae. Which of the following is the next best step in the management of this patient? Options: A) Itraconazole B) Griseofulvin C) Topical clindamycin D) Doxycycline Reply with ONLY the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). No explanation.