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

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

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pediatrics

VOLUME=11

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1297339

DOI=10.3389/fped.2023.1297339

ISSN=2296-2360

ABSTRACT=<p>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.</p>