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Procedural Dermatology during COVID-19 Pandemic

Anwita Sinha1, Shekhar Neema1, Biju Vasudevan1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|August 27, 2021
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted procedural dermatology, necessitating new safety protocols for SARS-CoV-2 transmission prevention. Dermatosurgeons must adapt facilities and guidelines for resuming essential surgical care safely.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to healthcare systems globally.
  • Procedural dermatology faced disruptions, with elective procedures deferred to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and highlight essential precautions for dermatosurgery facilities.
  • To guide dermatosurgeons in safely resuming procedures amidst the ongoing pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current recommendations and guidelines related to SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
  • Analysis of necessary adaptations for dermatosurgery facilities and protocols.

Main Results:

  • Elective and cosmetic dermatologic procedures have been postponed.
  • Urgent procedures are prioritized, requiring strict adherence to safety measures.
  • Dermatosurgeons need to implement facility restructuring and stringent protocols to limit viral spread.

Conclusions:

  • Procedural dermatology requires careful planning and implementation of safety measures for safe resumption.
  • Dermatosurgeons must remain vigilant and updated on evolving pandemic guidelines.
  • Adapting to new protocols is crucial for providing essential surgical care during the COVID-19 era.

Keywords:
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2dermatosurgeryprecautionsprocedural dermatology

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