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Global coronavirus pandemic (SARS-CoV-2): Past, present, and future of pediatric dermatology
Oriana Simonetti1, Federico Diotallevi1, Anna Campanati1
1Dermatological Clinic, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of the Marche Region, Ancona, Italy.
Insights
The Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic impacts healthcare workers
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and infectious diseases
- Public health and epidemiology
Background:
- The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020.
- Healthcare workers face evolving challenges and changing work habits.
- The skin plays a significant role in managing dermatological conditions, especially in pediatric dermatology, during the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dermatology.
- To analyze current literature and share experiences in pediatric dermatology during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent publications on COVID-19 and dermatology.
- Analysis of clinical experiences and observations during the pandemic.
Main Results:
- The skin is indirectly and directly involved in dermatological disease management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Changes in healthcare practices have presented challenges for medical and healthcare workers.
- Pediatric dermatology has specific considerations related to the pandemic's impact.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates an updated understanding of dermatological disease management.
- Continued adaptation of healthcare practices is crucial for effective patient care.
- Further research and experience sharing are vital for addressing pandemic-related dermatological challenges.
Abstract:
Two months have passed since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the pandemic of the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, on 11 March 2020. Medical and healthcare workers have continued to be on the frontline to defeat this disease, however, continual changes are being made to their working habits which are proving to be difficult. Although the skin is not the main target of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, it is strongly involved both directly and indirectly, in many aspects of dermatological disease management, and particularly in pediatric dermatology. In this manuscript, our goal was to provide a "up-to-date" account on this topic, through analysis of current literature and sharing our experiences during this pandemic.
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