Low utilization of confirmatory testing for tinea capitis by pediatricians at an academic center in New York, United States, 2005–2021

Jonathan K. Hwang; Jeremy A. W. Gold; Amy S. Paller; Shari R. Lipner

doi:10.3389/fped.2023.1297339

Frontiers in Pediatrics (Nov 2023)

Low utilization of confirmatory testing for tinea capitis by pediatricians at an academic center in New York, United States, 2005–2021

Jonathan K. Hwang,
Jeremy A. W. Gold,
Amy S. Paller,
Shari R. Lipner

Affiliations

Jonathan K. Hwang: Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
Jeremy A. W. Gold: Mycotic Diseases Branch, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, United States
Amy S. Paller: Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
Shari R. Lipner: Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2023.1297339
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11

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We retrospectively reviewed physician diagnostic and treatment practices for pediatric tinea capitis at an academic institution over 16 years, in assessing adherence with published guidelines. We demonstrate the need to increase utilization of confirmatory testing and systemic therapy, and call for directed pediatrician education towards these goals.

Published in Frontiers in Pediatrics

ISSN: 2296-2360 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Pediatrics
Website: http://journal.frontiersin.org/journal/pediatrics

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