Infectious Disease Practice Gaps in Dermatology. Dermatol Clin 2016 Jul;34(3):281-9
Date
07/02/2016Pubmed ID
27363885DOI
10.1016/j.det.2016.02.004Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84989844425 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 3 CitationsAbstract
The article highlights different educational and practice gaps in infectious diseases as they pertain to dermatology. These gaps include the use of antibiotics in relation to atopic dermatitis and acne vulgaris, treatment of skin and soft tissue infection, and diagnosis and treatment of onychomycosis. In addition, practice gaps related to use of imiquimod for molluscum contagiosum, risk of infections related to immunosuppressive medications and rates of vaccination, and the use of bedside diagnostics for diagnosing common infections were discussed.
Author List
Hopp S, Quest TL, Wanat KAAuthor
Karolyn A. Wanat MD Vice Chair, Professor in the Dermatology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Acne VulgarisAdjuvants, Immunologic
Aminoquinolines
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antifungal Agents
Dermatitis, Atopic
Dermatology
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents
Molluscum Contagiosum
Onychomycosis
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Soft Tissue Infections
Vaccination