COVID‐19 and dermatology: a comprehensive guide for dermatologists

Fahmy, D.H.; El-Amawy, Heba Saed; Elsamongy, Marwa; Fouda, Ahmed; Soliman, Sonia; El-Kady, Asmaa M; Farnetani, Francesca; Conti, Andrea; Zoeir, Ahmed; Eissa, Ahmed; Eissa, Radwa; Puliatti, Stefano; Sighinolfi, Maria Chiara; Rocco, Bernardo; Pellacani, Giovanni

doi:10.1111/jdv.16545

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“…Dermatology has faced unprecedented challenges including a reduction in non-essential visits and procedures ( Wollina, 2020 , Gisondi et al, 2020 , Kumar et al, 2020 ). In order to contain COVID-19, in-person consultations have been reduced and the implementation of teledermatology (TD) increased ( Litchman and Rigel, 2020 , Fahmy et al, 2020 , Muddasani, 2020). Dermatologists served on the frontline in several parts of the globe ( Bhargava et al, 2020c , Zheng et al, 2020) and played an important role in enhancing preventive measures ( Tao et al, 2020 , Goren et al, 2020, Yan et al, 2020 ).…”

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology practices: Results of a web-based, global survey

Bhargava

McKeever

Kroumpouzos

2021

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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Highlights This web-based, global survey of dermatologists showed a decrease in in-person consultations, hospital service, and procedures, a 3-fold increase in teledermatology use, and a shortage in PPE in the healthcare system. The number of COVID-19 cases in participant’s country was the most important prognostic factor of future teledermatology use. The pandemic had immediate impact on dermatology practice, and appears to have contributed to increased teledermatology use in the long-run.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology practices: Results of a web-based, global survey

Bhargava

McKeever

Kroumpouzos

2021

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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“…Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly contagious encapsulated RNA virus belonging to the family Coronaviridae. 1 Millions of people have become infected with the virus in a short time, resulting in the Coronavirus Disease 2020 (COVID-19) pandemic. 2 As do all healthcare professionals, dermatologists play a key role in this crisis environment.…”

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How dermatology has changed in the COVID-19 pandemic

Karadağ

Kayıran

Wollina

2021

Clinics in Dermatology

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The mergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a change in the whole world order. The key actors and the occupational group most at risk during this period have been the healthcare professionals. In this pandemic, we, as dermatologists, also have many responsibilities regarding patients, ourselves, and society. Dermatologists have to protect themselves, their families and their patients while working in pandemic services and outpatient clinics, as well as in their practices. One of their roles is to inform the public about protective measures for cutaneous side effects associated with the intensive use of disinfectant and long-term use of masks. During the pandemic, in hospitals, only emergency patients had been admitted for treatment in all units, and elective operations and procedures were delayed. In this context, it is very important to determine what procedures will be carried out during this period in the follow-up and treatment of chronic dermatologic diseases as well as what interventional and cosmetic procedures may performed. Guidelines issued by the various medical societies have made valuable contributions. The benefits and associated issues of teledermatology have associated pros and cons. Finally, one of the issues to ponder in the long view seems to be "How should we pursue online education?".

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“… 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including facial masks, face shields/visors, goggles, gloves, gowns, and air-purifying respirators is pivotal to reducing the risk to which healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed during the outbreak of this highly transmissible disease. 13 , 14 , 15 HCWs are facing the shortage in PPE which is becoming an increasing international concern due to the single-use nature of PPE. 16 , 17 , 18 Because PPE is heat-sensitive, conventional sterilization techniques employed in hospitals cannot effectively reprocess it.…”

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Availability of personal protective equipment among dermatologists in the COVID-19 pandemic: Assessment and risk factors in a web-based, global study

Bhargava

McKeever

Sadoughifar³

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Clinics in Dermatology

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The availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) among dermatologists in COVID-19 pandemic has not previously been studied. We have assessed PPE availability among dermatologists and relevant aspects of hospital service by surveying 733 dermatologists. Considerable percentages of responders had to purchase own PPE and were not provided with it at the hospital (40.2% and 37.7%, respectively). Only 27% of responders provided hospital service, and 18.4% were allotted a non-dermatologic duty. A substantial percentage (64.4%) indicated the availability of hospital issued management guidelines (HIMG) for COVID-19 patients. Almost half of the participants (49.1%) responded that the healthcare system was not equipped for the pandemic. Purchasing one's own PPE was strongly associated with private practice setting and continent (highest rates in Central/South America and Europe) (P<.001). PPE availability at a hospital was associated with two continents (highest rates in Europe and North America) (P <.001). In logistic regression, the most important factor reducing the odds ratio (OR) for purchasing own PPE was HIMG for COVID-19 patients (OR, 0.55 [95% CI, 0.32-0.97]). Responder's assessment that healthcare system was equipped for COVID-19 was the most powerful increaser of OR for PPE availability (OR, 9.43 [95% CI, 5.37-16.56]) followed by >1,000 COVID-19 cases in the participant's country. In conclusion, substantial percentages of responders had to purchase their own PPE and were not provided with it at the hospital. Strategies to increase PPE availability should be implemented by hospitals, industry, and government authorities.

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COVID‐19 and dermatology: a comprehensive guide for dermatologists

Abstract: Linked articles: COVID‐19 SPECIAL FORUM. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34: e291–e310.

Cited by 32 publications

References 73 publications

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology practices: Results of a web-based, global survey

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology practices: Results of a web-based, global survey

How dermatology has changed in the COVID-19 pandemic

Availability of personal protective equipment among dermatologists in the COVID-19 pandemic: Assessment and risk factors in a web-based, global study

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