Conjoint Associate Professor

Dr Margot Whitfeld

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Research Interests:
In the field of Global health, my interest is in scabies, an endemic disease throughout much of the world and particularly in the Pacific. Recent work has been on the prevalence of scabies has been conducted in Fiji, and our next project will be to due a trail of different mass drug treatment regimes in isolated islands of Fiji. In the field of dermatology , my main interest has been in the etiology and pathogenesis of rosacea, a common disease affecting the skin and the eyes.In particular I have been looking at the possible role of Staphylococcus epidermidis in the pustules of rosacea. In the field of HIV , I have been conducting a skin clinic for mostly HIV infected persons for 12 years, and am now interested in the immune restoration phenomenon as it applies to the skin.

Broad Research Areas:
Dermatology, HIV - AIDS, Global Health, Neuropsychology

Society Memberships & Professional Activities:
Fellow Australasian College of Dermatologists., Head, Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's Hospital , Sydney., Visiting Dermatologist Skin and Cancer FOundation, Darlinghurst,, Private dermatology practice St Leonards,

Specific Research Keywords:
Rosacea, Scabies, Fiji

Phone
9966 9667
  • Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'One versus two doses of ivermectin-based mass drug administration for the control of scabies: A cluster randomised non-inferiority trial', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17, pp. e0011207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011207
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Costs of mass drug administration for scabies in Fiji', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 16, pp. e0010147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010147
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Health-related quality of life impact of scabies in the Solomon Islands', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 116, pp. 148 - 156, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trab096
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Letter to the Editor: Dupilumab Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis in People Living with HIV', AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 38, pp. 76 - 79, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/aid.2021.0113
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Prevention of bacterial complications of scabies using mass drug administration: A population-based, before-after trial in Fiji, 2018–2020', The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100433
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'The body distribution of scabies skin lesions', JEADV Clinical Practice, 1, pp. 111 - 121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.26
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Community control strategies for scabies: A cluster randomised noninferiority trial', PLoS Medicine, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003849
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Cutaneous sarcoidosis due to immune-checkpoint inhibition and exacerbated by a novel BRAF dimerization inhibitor', Skin Health and Disease, 1, pp. e71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ski2.71
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Defining the need for public health control of scabies in Solomon islands', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 15, pp. e0009142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009142
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Dermatological presentations for a walk-in Skin Clinic in Fiji', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 62, pp. 512 - 514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajd.13707
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Estimation of scabies prevalence using simplified criteria and mapping procedures in three Pacific and southeast Asian countries', BMC Public Health, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12039-2
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Individual Efficacy and Community Impact of Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine, and Albendazole Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Control in Fiji: A Cluster Randomized Trial', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 73, pp. 994 - 1002, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciab202
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Prospective surveillance for invasive Staphylococcus aureus and group A Streptococcus infections in a setting with high community burden of scabies and impetigo', International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 108, pp. 333 - 339, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.05.041
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Prospective surveillance of primary healthcare presentations for scabies and bacterial skin infections in Fiji, 2018-2019', American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 105, pp. 230 - 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.20-1459
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Recent advances in understanding and treating scabies.', Fac Rev, 10, pp. 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.12703/r/10-28
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Hospital admissions for skin and soft tissue infections in a population with endemic scabies: A prospective study in Fiji, 2018-2019', PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 14, pp. e0008887, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008887
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Prevalence of scabies and impetigo 3 years after mass drug administration with ivermectin and azithromycin', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 70, pp. 1591 - 1595, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciz444
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Protocol for a cluster-randomised non-inferiority trial of one versus two doses of ivermectin for the control of scabies using a mass drug administration strategy (the RISE study)', BMJ Open, 10, pp. e037305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037305
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'The 2020 IACS Consensus Criteria for the Diagnosis of Scabies.', British Journal of Dermatology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjd.18943
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'The safety of combined triple drug therapy with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole in the neglected tropical diseases co-endemic setting of fiji: A cluster randomised trial', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 14, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008106
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Efficacy of mass drug administration with ivermectin for control of scabies and impetigo, with coadministration of azithromycin: a single-arm community intervention trial', The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 19, pp. 510 - 518, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30790-4
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Mass drug administration for scabies - 2 years of follow-up', New England Journal of Medicine, 381, pp. 186 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMc1808439
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Prevalence of scabies and impetigo in the Solomon Islands: a school survey', BMC Infectious Diseases, 19, pp. 803, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4382-8
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'The diagnosis of scabies by non-expert examiners: A study of diagnostic accuracy', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 13, pp. e0007635, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007635
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'The public health control of scabies: priorities for research and action', The Lancet, 394, pp. 81 - 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31136-5
    Journal articles | 2018
    Rivero AL; Whitfeld M, 2018, 'An update on the treatment of rosacea', Australian Prescriber, 41, pp. 20 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.18773/austprescr.2018.004
    Journal articles | 2018
    Romani L; Marks M; Sokana O; Nasi T; Kamoriki B; Wand H; Whitfeld MJ; Engelman D; Solomon AW; Steer AC; Kaldor JM, 2018, 'Feasibility and safety of mass drug coadministration with azithromycin and ivermectin for the control of neglected tropical diseases: a single-arm intervention trial', The Lancet Global Health, 6, pp. e1132 - e1138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30397-8
    Journal articles | 2018
    Stewart TJ; Schut C; Whitfeld M; Yosipovitch G, 2018, 'Cross-sectional study of psychological stress and skin symptoms in Australian university students', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 59, pp. e82 - e84, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajd.12640
    Journal articles | 2018
    Stewart TJ; Tong W; Whitfeld MJ, 2018, 'The associations between psychological stress and psoriasis: a systematic review', International Journal of Dermatology, 57, pp. 1275 - 1282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijd.13956
    Journal articles | 2018
    2018, 'Exploration of a simplified clinical examination for scabies to support public health decision-making', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 12, pp. e0006996, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006996
    Journal articles | 2017
    Karimkhani C; Colombara DV; Drucker AM; Norton SA; Hay R; Engelman D; Steer A; Whitfeld M; Naghavi M; Dellavalle RP, 2017, 'The global burden of scabies: a cross-sectional analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015', The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 17, pp. 1247 - 1254, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30483-8
    Journal articles | 2017
    Romani L; Whitfeld MJ; Koroivueta J; Kama M; Wand H; Tikoduadua L; Tuicakau M; Koroi A; Ritova R; Andrews R; Kaldor JM; Steer AC, 2017, 'The epidemiology of scabies and impetigo in relation to demographic and residential characteristics: Baseline findings from the skin health intervention Fiji Trial', American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 97, pp. 845 - 850, http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.16-0753
    Journal articles | 2015
    Romani L; Koroivueta J; Steer AC; Kama M; Kaldor JM; Wand H; Hamid M; Whitfeld MJ, 2015, 'Scabies and Impetigo Prevalence and Risk Factors in Fiji: A National Survey', PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003452
    Journal articles | 2015
    Romani L; Steer AC; Whitfeld MJ; Kaldor JM, 2015, 'Prevalence of scabies and impetigo worldwide: A systematic review', The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 15, pp. 960 - 967, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00132-2
    Journal articles | 2015
    Romani L; Whitfeld MJ; Koroivueta J; Kama M; Wand H; Tikoduadua L; Tuicakau M; Koroi A; Andrews R; Kaldor JM; Steer AC, 2015, 'Mass drug administration for scabies control in a population with endemic disease', New England Journal of Medicine, 373, pp. 2305 - 2313, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1500987
    Journal articles | 2015
    Whitfeld MJ; Gunasingam N, 2015, 'Reply to: Could a simple microbiological culture and an antibiogram guide the treatment of our patients with papulopustular rosacea?', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 73, pp. e115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2015.05.031
    Journal articles | 2014
    Donoghue S; Vekic D; Wehrhahn M; Whitfeld M, 2014, 'Staphylococcus lugdunensis: Case report and discussion', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 55, pp. 301 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajd.12209
    Journal articles | 2014
    Haar K; Romani L; Filimone R; Kishore K; Tuicakau M; Koroivueta J; Kaldor JM; Wand H; Steer A; Whitfeld M, 2014, 'Scabies community prevalence and mass drug administration in two Fijian villages', International Journal of Dermatology, 53, pp. 739 - 745, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijd.12353
    Journal articles | 2014
    2014, 'Kava dermopathy in Fiji: An acquired ichthyosis?', International Journal of Dermatology, 53, pp. 1490 - 1494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijd.12546
    Journal articles | 2011
    2011, 'Atypical gianotti-crosti syndrome in two HIV and hepatitis B co-infected adults', Australian Journal of Dermatology, 52, pp. 32 - 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00663.x
    Journal articles | 2011
    2011, 'Enfuvirtide injection site reactions: A clinical and histopathological appraisal', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 52, pp. 19 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00717.x
    Journal articles | 2011
    2011, 'Porokeratosis of Mibelli: Involution and resolution with 5% imiquimod cream', Australian Journal of Dermatology, 52, pp. 301 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00712.x
    Journal articles | 2011
    2011, 'Staphylococcus epidermidis: a possible role in the pustules of rosacea', Australian Journal of Dermatology, 64, pp. 49 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2009.12.036
    Journal articles | 2007
    Herat A; Whitfeld M; Hillman R, 2007, 'Anal intraepithelial neoplasia and anal cancer in dermatological practice', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 48, pp. 143 - 155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2007.00369.x
    Journal articles | 2007
    Journal articles | 2006
    Herat A; Shirato K; Damian DL; Finlayson R; Whitfeld M, 2006, 'Invasive squamous cell carcinoma arising in refractory perianal Bowen's disease in a HIV-positive individual', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 47, pp. 120 - 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2006.00246.x
    Journal articles | 2006
    Kalouche H; Whitfeld MJ, 2006, 'Leg crossers' dimple: A form of localized lipoatrophy', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 47, pp. 253 - 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2006.00291.x
    Journal articles | 2006
    Leow LJ; Pintens S; Pigott PC; Whitfeld MJ, 2006, 'Erythema induratum: A hypersensitivity reaction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis', Australian Family Physician, 35, pp. 521 - 522
    Journal articles | 2000
    Lowes MA; Norris D; Whitfeld M, 2000, 'Benign melanocytic proliferative nodule within a congenital naevus', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 41, pp. 109 - 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-0960.2000.00406.x
    Journal articles | 1999
    MacKenzie-Wood AR; Whitfeld MJ; Ray JE, 1999, 'Itraconazole and HIV protease inhibitors: An important interaction [2]', Medical Journal of Australia, 170, pp. 46 - 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1999.tb126872.x
    Journal articles | 1997
    Koehler JE; Sanchez MA; Garrido CS; Whitfeld MJ; Chen FM; Berger TG; Rodriguez-Barradas MC; LeBoit PE; Tappero JW, 1997, 'Molecular epidemiology of bartonella infections in patients with bacillary angiomatosis-peliosis', New England Journal of Medicine, 337, pp. 1876 - 1883, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199712253372603
    Journal articles | 1997
    Whitfeld MJ; Kaveh S; Koehler JE; Mead P; Berger TG, 1997, 'Bacillary angiomatosis associated with myositis in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 24, pp. 562 - 564, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/clind/24.4.562
    Journal articles | 1996
    Fife KH; Whitfeld M; Faust H; Goheen MP; Bryan J; Brown DR, 1996, 'Growth of molluscum contagiosum virus in a human foreskin xenograft model', Virology, 226, pp. 95 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/viro.1996.0631
    Journal articles | 1996
    Long SR; Whitfeld MJ; Eades C; Koehler JE; Korn AP; Zaloudek CJ, 1996, 'Bacillary angiomatosis of the cervix and vulva in a patient with AIDS', Obstetrics and Gynecology, 88, pp. 709 - 711, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0029-7844(96)00125-1
    Journal articles | 1995
    Baker J; Ruiz-Rodriguez R; Whitfeld M; Heon V; Berger TG, 1995, 'Bacillary angiomatosis: A treatable cause of acute psychiatric symptoms in human immunodeficiency virus infection', Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 56, pp. 161 - 166
    Journal articles | 1995
    Rossi S; Whitfeld M; Berger TG, 1995, 'The Treatment of Acyclovir-Resistant Herpes Zoster With Trifluorothymidine and Interferon Alfa', Archives of Dermatology, 131, pp. 24 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1995.01690130026003
    Journal articles | 1995
    Whitfeld MJ; Faust HB, 1995, 'Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 36, pp. 161 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.1995.tb00960.x
    Journal articles | 1991
    Whitfeld M; Freeman S, 1991, 'ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS TO ULTRA VIOLET CURED INKS', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 32, pp. 65 - 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.1991.tb00064.x
    Journal articles | 1991
    Whitfeld MJ; Rivers JK, 1991, 'Erythema multiforme after contact dermatitis in response to an epoxy sealant', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 25, pp. 386 - 388, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0190-9622(91)70210-S
    Journal articles | 1988
    Nash PA; Lord RS A; Zhang HQ; Yeates P; Whitfeld MJ; Freund J; Pocock NA; Yeates M; Goh KH, 1988, 'The acute response of Indium-111 labelled platelets to arteriotomy closure', Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 29, pp. 701 - 706
  • Conference Papers | 2012
    Donoghue SE; Vekic DA; McFarlane R; Whitfeld MJ, 2012, 'Staphylococcus lugdunensis: A new pathogen for dermatologists', in AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 16 - 16, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000304248600047&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Donoghue SE; Vekic DA; Whitfeld MJ, 2012, 'Psoriasis and HIV: A T-cell mediated skin disorder occurring in the setting of T-cell depletion', in AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 35 - 36, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000304248600098&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Hillman R; Herat A; Whitfeld MJ; Meagher A, 2004, 'Anal intraepithelial neoplasia - Diagnosis and differential diagnosis', in JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING INC, FRANCE, Nice, pp. A112 - A112, presented at 21st French Annual Meeting of Dermatological Research, FRANCE, Nice, 11 June 2004 - 12 June 2004, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000225436700117&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1