Infectious Disease Practice Gaps in Dermatology

Dermatol Clin. 2016 Jul;34(3):281-9. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2016.02.004.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Antibiotic therapy; Dermatology; Infectious disease; Practice gaps.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / therapeutic use
  • Aminoquinolines / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy
  • Dermatology / education*
  • Dermatology / standards
  • Humans
  • Imiquimod
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Molluscum Contagiosum / drug therapy
  • Onychomycosis / diagnosis
  • Onychomycosis / drug therapy
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / statistics & numerical data
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / therapy*
  • Soft Tissue Infections / therapy*
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Aminoquinolines
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Imiquimod