Global impact on dermatology practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Shashank Bhargava; Nicole Negbenebor; Roxanna Sadoughifar; Serene Ahmad; George Kroumpouzos

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.01.017

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Global impact on dermatology practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Global impact on dermatology practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Shashank Bhargava, Nicole Negbenebor, Roxanna Sadoughifar, Serene Ahmad and George Kroumpouzos

Clinics in dermatology, Vol.39(3), pp.479-487

05/01/2021

DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.01.017

PMCID: PMC8043816

PMID: 34518007

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Abstract

This contribution focuses on the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on dermatology practice. We discuss the impact on practice volume and procedures and on the considerable increase in teledermatology use. We also describe the important roles that dermatologists have played in enhancing infection prevention and on the frontline. During the crisis, dermatologists have faced the challenge of a shortage of resources, such as personal protective equipment, in the health care system. In addition, they have been involved in managing cutaneous manifestations related to COVID-19 and occupational disease caused by personal protective equipment. Dermatologists have made a diligent effort to identify melanoma and to ensure the treatment of high-risk skin cancers. Safety guidelines have been suggested to minimize the potential risks associated with the systemic use of immunosuppressant agents and immunomodulators in patients with severe inflammatory skin disease during the pandemic. Finally, social distancing necessitated that dermatology conferences take place virtually and teaching via e-learning increased.

COVID-19

Dermatology

Humans

Pandemics

Personal Protective Equipment

SARS-CoV-2

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Title: Subtitle: Global impact on dermatology practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Creators: Shashank Bhargava - Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College
Nicole Negbenebor - Brown University
Roxanna Sadoughifar - Marconi University
Serene Ahmad - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
George Kroumpouzos - Brown University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Clinics in dermatology, Vol.39(3), pp.479-487
DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.01.017
PMID: 34518007
PMCID: PMC8043816
NLM abbreviation: Clin Dermatol
ISSN: 0738-081X
eISSN: 1879-1131
Language: English
Date published: 05/01/2021
Academic Unit: Dermatology
Record Identifier: 9984656530302771

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