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. 2020 Nov-Dec;38(6):785-787.
doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.03.012. Epub 2020 Mar 24.

COVID-19 pandemic and the skin: what should dermatologists know?

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COVID-19 pandemic and the skin: what should dermatologists know?

Razvigor Darlenski et al. Clin Dermatol. 2020 Nov-Dec.

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.

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Facial erythema and papules accompanied by burning and itching in a 42-year-old female patient who disinfected her face with 60% ethanol 5 times daily and used a protective facial mask for 6 hours a day.
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Hand dermatitis resulting from excessive hand washing as a preventive measure in the COVID-19 transmission.

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