TLDR The guideline offers current advice for diagnosing and treating Long- and Post-COVID symptoms.
The S1-Leitlinie Long-/Post-COVID, initiated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pneumologie in 2021, provides clinical recommendations on Long- and Post-COVID symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and therapies. Developed through an interdisciplinary approach, it summarizes the current state of knowledge and offers a practical guide for clinicians. The guideline is designed to be updated and adapted by the author team as new information becomes available.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.
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December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Grey hair and baldness may be linked to COVID-19 severity, but more analysis is needed; post-infectious hair loss is related to the severity of the disease and usually recovers within 3-6 months.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Inflammation affects hair loss; anti-inflammatory treatments may help.
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June 2020 in “Inflammation Research” Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.
