title: Infectious Disease Practice Gaps in Dermatology.
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.
authors.affiliation: Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
authors.forename: Shelby
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hopp
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
authors.forename: Tyler L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Quest
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Pathology and Infectious Disease, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and VA Medical Center, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. Electronic address: karolyn-wanat@uiowa.edu.
authors.forename: Karolyn A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Wanat
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000188:drug therapy; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D000077271:Imiquimod
keywords: Antibiotic therapy; Dermatology; Infectious disease; Practice gaps