COVID-19 pandemic and the skin: what should dermatologists know?
- PMID: 33341217
- PMCID: PMC7102542
- DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.03.012
COVID-19 pandemic and the skin: what should dermatologists know?
Abstract
The world has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In addition to our social, occupational, and personal lives, the new coronavirus also poses novel challenges for all physicians, including dermatologists. Several skin conditions have emerged, mainly as a result of prolonged contact with personal protective equipment and excessive personal hygiene. Pressure injury, contact dermatitis, itch, pressure urticaria, and exacerbation of preexisting skin diseases, including seborrheic dermatitis and acne, have been described. We have focused on the dermatologic aspects of the COVID-19 infection so that dermatologists are aware of the skin complications and preventive measures can be taken in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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Introducing special cutaneous "sign" tribute to health care workers managing "SARS-CoV-2" (COVID-19).Clin Dermatol. 2020 Nov-Dec;38(6):784. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.04.009. Epub 2020 Apr 19. Clin Dermatol. 2020. PMID: 33341216 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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