Covid-19 And Dermatology: A Comprehensive Guide For Dermatologists

    May 2020 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Dina H. Fahmy, Heba Saed El‐Amawy, Marwa Ahmed El‐samongy, Amira Fouda, S.H. Soliman, Asmaa M. El-Kady, Francesca Farnetani, Andrea Conti, Ahmed Zoeir, Ahmed Eissa, Radwa Eissa, Stefano Puliatti, Maria Chiara Sighinolfi, Bernardo Rocco, Giovanni Pellacani
    TLDR Dermatologists should watch for skin symptoms in COVID-19 patients, prioritize urgent cases, and use telemedicine.
    The document provided guidance for dermatologists during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the virus's impact on dermatology practice and patient care. It detailed the cutaneous manifestations in COVID-19 patients, such as erythematous rash and urticarial lesions, and advised dermatologists to be vigilant for these signs. The pandemic led to changes in dermatology clinics, including prioritizing urgent cases and adopting telemedicine. The use of immunosuppressants was debated, with recommendations for case-by-case evaluation. Cancer patients, especially those with dermatologic malignancies, were at increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. A study of 37 patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma showed most continued treatment. The document also addressed the challenges faced by healthcare workers due to protective equipment and discussed potential COVID-19 treatments, including dermatological drugs like antimalarials and ivermectin, though further studies were needed. Recommendations included deferring non-urgent visits and careful use of immunomodulators.
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