Epidemiological Profile of Patients Presenting to Dermatology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital During Nationwide Lockdown Due to COVID-19: A Retrospective Study from North India
January 2021
in “
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Studysummary This study observed a significant decrease in visits for acne, hair loss, and other non-severe skin conditions during COVID-19 lockdown, while conditions like urticaria and herpes zoster increased significantly.
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The study conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown in North India observed a significant decrease in dermatology cases such as acne, male and female pattern hair loss, verrucae, seborrheic dermatitis, ephelids, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which are conditions not associated with significant morbidity. Conversely, there was a notable increase in cases of urticaria, herpes zoster, scabies, generalized pruritus, and prurigo. This shift in dermatological presentations during the lockdown period highlighted changes in healthcare-seeking behavior and possibly the impact of stress and lifestyle changes during the pandemic.
