TLDR COVID-19 reduced dermatology visits by 30.4%, with more male patients and increased cases of psoriasis, bullous diseases, and melanoma.
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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