A Multicenter Retrospective Database Evaluation of Pediatric Patients Diagnosed With Tinea Capitis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Tinea capitis is a common pediatric superficial dermatophyte infection associated with lower socioeconomic status, overcrowded environments, and poor hygiene internationally. Nevertheless, to the authors' knowledge, no studies in the United States have reported an association between tinea capitis diagnoses and diagnostic codes for social determinants of health (SDOH). The objectives of the present study were to analyze the diagnostic and treatment approach and frequency of SDOH diagnostic codes in order to assess the presence of racial disparities in the treatment of pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years diagnosed with tinea capitis.

Methods

This study comprised a retrospective analysis using the TriNetX electronic health record database of de-identified pediatric t

SUBMITTER: Mazur L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10723100 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature