Spectrum Changes of Pediatric Dermatological Disorders Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China: A Single National Center for Children's Health Experience

April 2023 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”

Y. Liu, L. Ma

atopic dermatitis dermatitis infectious skin diseases urticaria erythema drug responsive skin diseases molluscum contagiosum verruca vulgaris vitiligo pediatric telemedicine AD eczema hives warts

Studysummary This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic in China, atopic dermatitis became more prevalent among pediatric skin conditions, while infectious skin diseases decreased, possibly due to mask-wearing.

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