Solidarity and transparency against the
            <scp>COVID</scp>
            ‐19 pandemic

Arora, Gulhima; Kroumpouzos, George; Kassir, Martin; Jafferany, Mohammad; Lotti, Torello; Sadoughifar, Roxanna; Sitkowska, Zuzanna; Grabbe, Stephan; Goldust, Mohamad

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“…which began in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, quickly spread to involve the rest of the world within a span of few weeks. [1][2][3] Hygiene measures are of paramount importance to combat transmission of COVID-19 including social distancing, meticulous hand hygiene measures like frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face, and wearing masks. Healthcare workers, who are at high risk of acquiring the infection are advised to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).…”

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Where do we stand as dermatologists in combat with COVID ‐19

Goldust

Shivakumar²,

Kroumpouzos

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Dermatologic Therapy

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Where do we stand as dermatologists in combat with COVID ‐19

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Kroumpouzos

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Dermatologic Therapy

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“…1 Literature on the skin manifestations of the Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) is constantly pouring in. 2,3 From a study conducted in Italy on 88 COVID-19 positive patients, 20.4% had skin involvement, which did not correspond to disease severity. 4 Of these, 9% developed skin manifestations at symptom onset and 11.3% after hospitalization.…”

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A dermatologist's perspective of the COVID ‐19 outbreak

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Arora²,

Rudnicka

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Although our knowledge about the cutaneous manifestations of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is evolving as the pandemic unfolds, there are many aspects of this global pandemic that we as dermatologists need to be well versed in. 1 The literature on the skin manifestations of the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is constantly pouring in. 2,3 From a study conducted in Italy on 88 COVID-19-positive patients, 20.4% had skin involvement, which did not correspond to disease severity. 4 Of these, 9% developed skin manifestations at symptom onset and 11.3% after hospitalization. Erythematous rashes, widespread urticaria, and vesicles were found mostly on the trunk, which resolved spontaneously. Itching was absent or insignificant. 4 Mildly

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“…The infection has posed a challenge to all physicians worldwide. [1][2][3] Dermatologists had to make changes in their routine outpatient and inpatient practices to address the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission to their practice. There have been a report of COVID-19 case with cutaneous manifestation.…”

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Dermatologic treatments in the era of COVID‐19 pandemic—Data and Hypothesis

Sadoughifar

Goldust

Kroumpouzos

et al. 2020

Dermatologic Therapy

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Health practices and management have undergone a paradigm change since the onset of new corona virus disease 2019 . The infection has posed a challenge to all physicians worldwide. 1-3 Dermatologists had to make changes in their routine outpatient and inpatient practices to address the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission to their practice. There have been a report of COVID-19 case with cutaneous manifestation. 4 Additionally, due to excessive use of personal hygiene products (sanitizer, soap, and hand rub) and prolonged use of personal protective equipment (PPE), various cutaneous conditions have emerged. Apart from the routine prevention, we will be focusing on the role of dermatologist and the changes made during this pandemic era to limit the disease transmission. 1 Outpatient department (OPD): 41.3% of patients in a case series from Wuhan acquired the COVID-19 infection from the hospital environment. 5 Outpatient dermatology clinics, being a high-volume patient setting, increase the risk of exposure of health care professionals, staff, and patients to asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19. Patient load in dermatology OPD should be strictly appointmentbased to maintain social distancing. Initial screening with a questionnaire asking about history of travel, fever, cough, and dyspnea should be implemented. Teledermatology can accommodate nonurgent cases, and particularly patients at higher risk of infection, elderly, and those with many comorbidities. Fomites, for example, magazines and newspapers, should be removed from the rooms. In addition to appropriate sanitary mask, goggles should be used to prevent conjunctival contamination. Alcohol based hand sanitizers along with educational posters should be displayed. A range of disinfectants can be employed, varying from hot water bath at 56 C for 30 minutes to 75% ethanol, chlorine, peracetic acid, and ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection. 6 2 Surgical procedures: Patient's risk of acquiring the infection from an infected physician or staff member is substantial. Non-emergent surgical procedures should be deferred as any skin breech and the presence of skin lesions in the patient may make them more vulnerable to acquire COVID-19 through indirect contact. 7 OPD complex including OT room should be well ventilated with at least 12 to 15 air exchanges per hour. Use of air-conditioning is best avoided because it recirculates the cold air. Ultraviolet radiation can be employed. 3 Management of cutaneous conditions pertaining to the use of PPE and personal hygiene products: Prolonged friction, epidermal barrier disruption, excessive sweating, and hydration are effects of PPE that can aggravate existing skin disease. Burning, itching, and stinging along with erythema, papules, scaling, maceration, erosions, pressure urticaria, contact dermatitis, flare of acne and seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis are encountered with prolonged PPE use. 6,8 Excessive hand washing and use of sanitizer and alcohol disrupts the normal lipid barrier of skin leading to hand dermatitis. F...

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Solidarity and transparency against the COVID ‐19 pandemic

Cited by 34 publications

References 5 publications

Where do we stand as dermatologists in combat with COVID ‐19

Where do we stand as dermatologists in combat with COVID ‐19

A dermatologist's perspective of the COVID ‐19 outbreak

Dermatologic treatments in the era of COVID‐19 pandemic—Data and Hypothesis

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