The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital

October 2023 in “ TURKDERM ”

Hilal Topyıldız, Ekin Şavk, Meltem Uslu, Münevver Güven

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Studysummary This study observed a 30.4% decrease in dermatology outpatient visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a shift in patient demographics and an increased frequency of psoriasis, bullous diseases, and melanoma diagnoses, while conditions like acne and xerosis cutis were less frequent. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The study analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology outpatient visits at Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital, involving data from 3,202 patients. There was a 30.4% decrease in visits during the pandemic, with an increase in male patients and a decrease in female patients. Cases of psoriasis, bullous diseases, and melanoma rose, while acne, xerosis cutis, and nail diseases declined. Psychological impact was higher in female patients (76.1% vs. 53.8%). Despite the pandemic, 74% of patients considered their dermatological issues urgent. The study suggests telemedicine could improve healthcare access during crises.

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