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

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...

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Main Authors: Jonathan K. Hwang (Author), Jeremy A. W. Gold (Author), Amy S. Paller (Author), Shari R. Lipner (Author)
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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