The Persistence of Nystatin Use for Dermatophyte Infections.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Despite the limited use of nystatin for tinea infections, physicians may continue to use it. METHODS: We assessed the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey for all to determine the extent of topical nystatin use in tinea infections. RESULTS: Topical nystatin was used at 4.3% (2.1%, 6.0%) of all tinea infection visits. It was not used at visits with dermatologists and was most common among family medicine physicians (P=.02). DISCUSSION: Physicians are continuing to use nystatin for the treatment of tinea infections. Dermatologists have discontinued this treatment regimen, whereas other specialties have an opportunity to further improve their knowledge in this regard. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(12)e49-e50.     doi10.36849/JDD.5606e.