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COVID-19-related skin manifestations: Update on therapy

Laura Atzori1, Sebastiano Recalcati2, Caterina Ferreli1

  • 1Dermatology Clinic, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.

Clinics in Dermatology
|November 17, 2021
PubMed

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Skin manifestations in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) require attention, even in asymptomatic patients. Dermatologists should provide care for skin lesions to relieve patient suffering and accelerate healing.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the need to understand its dermatological manifestations.
  • Management of dermatologic patients during the pandemic presents unique challenges.
  • Therapeutic approaches for COVID-19-associated skin conditions are not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on skin involvement in COVID-19.
  • To discuss therapeutic strategies for dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19.
  • To provide guidance for dermatologists managing these patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of English-language publications up to October 30, 2020.
  • Synthesis of findings with authors' clinical experience.

Main Results:

  • Evidence on COVID-19's skin manifestations has rapidly increased.
  • Skin lesions can occur in both symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients.
  • Patient discomfort from skin lesions, even non-life-threatening, should be addressed.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatologists must provide optimal care for all COVID-19 patients with skin conditions.
  • Interventions to accelerate healing of skin lesions are important, even in asymptomatic cases.
  • Consensus protocols are needed for effective skin-targeted treatments in COVID-19.

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