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Maria Letizia Musumeci1, Maria Rita Nasca1, Giuseppe Micali1
1Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Clinics in Dermatology
|September 14, 2021
Summary
The Italian dermatology community significantly reduced outpatient services during the COVID-19 pandemic, issuing guidelines for patient care. Research evaluated skin conditions and biologic treatments amidst the global health crisis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Italy was an early epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
- The dermatologic community faced significant operational changes due to the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the Italian experience and response of the dermatologic community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To provide an overview of dermatologic manifestations and research related to COVID-19.
Main Methods:
- Documenting the reduction in outpatient consultations (80-90%) in public and private settings.
- Summarizing recommendations from dermatology societies.
- Reviewing research on skin manifestations, misuse of safety measures, and COVID-19 impact on dermatologic conditions and treatments.
Main Results:
- A substantial decrease in dermatologic outpatient activities occurred.
- Guidelines were issued to manage dermatologic patients during the pandemic.
- Skin manifestations and research on biologics for conditions like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa were evaluated.
Conclusions:
- The Italian dermatologic community adapted clinical practice and contributed to understanding the pandemic's dermatologic impact.
- Further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on various skin diseases and their treatments.
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