High frequency of self-diagnosis and self-treatment in a nationally representative survey about superficial fungal infections in adults—united states,

HIGHLIGHTS

• who: Kaitlin Benedict and colleagues from the antifungalsantifungalsAtlanta, GA, USA have published the article: High Frequency of Self-Diagnosis and Self-Treatment in a Nationally Representative Survey about Superficial Fungal Infections in Adultsu2014United States,, in the Journal: (JOURNAL)
• what: The study shows that superficial fungal infections are relatively common, with high rates of self-diagnosis and self-treatment.

SUMMARY

Superficial fungal infections are commonly seen in dermatologic practice, are underrecognized public health problems, and are concerning given the emergence of antifungaldrug-resistant tinea and onychomycosis. Dermatologists frequently see patients who suspect . . .

 



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