How dermatology has changed in the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

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?".

Assessing Public Awareness and Perception of Teledermatology Via Survey

“…Analogous to Chile experience during 2020, where restrictive measures affected the number of consultations uploaded to the TD system [23][24][25][26], Turkey preference for TD might be reflective of not just its efficacy but also a situational adaptation to the pandemic's challenges. The pandemic, in both settings, would have likely influenced patient mobility and their inclination towards in-person consultations [27][28][29].…”

Evaluation of Turkey’s contribution to SCI-E indexed publications on COVID-19

“… In another study (Türsen et al, 2020 ), the dermatologists from Turkey stated that they were interested in COVID-19 management relevant to dermatologists, they discuss COVID-19 from dermatological aspect and they provide information for dermatology practice in this pandemic situation. In another report (Karadag et al, 2021 ), the dermatologists mention “How their roles has changed in the COVID-19 pandemic”. They summarized them as to inform public about protective measures for cutaneous side effects associated with the intensive use of disinfectants and/or long-term use of masks, the issues with teledermatology and online education.…”

“…In another report (Karadag et al, 2021 ), the dermatologists mention “How their roles has changed in the COVID-19 pandemic”. They summarized them as to inform public about protective measures for cutaneous side effects associated with the intensive use of disinfectants and/or long-term use of masks, the issues with teledermatology and online education.…”