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Skin Diseases Associated With COVID-19: A Narrative Review
Konstantinos-Antonios Kostopoulos-Kanitakis1, Jean Kanitakis1
1Dr. Kostopoulos-Kanitakis is from the School of Medicine, European University of Cyprus, Nicosia. Dr. Kanitakis is from the Department of Dermatology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France.
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|June 8, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to various skin conditions, including those directly from SARS-CoV-2 infection, those worsened by it, and side effects from treatments and vaccines.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a pandemic disease that emerged in 2019.
- While primarily affecting the respiratory system, COVID-19 is recognized as a multisystem disease impacting the skin.
- Various cutaneous manifestations have been linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection, though causality is not always established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of dermatoses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To categorize and discuss different types of skin conditions related to the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of reported dermatological findings.
- Categorization of skin conditions based on their relationship to COVID-19 infection, treatments, and vaccines.
Main Results:
- Direct cutaneous manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Dermatoses triggered or exacerbated by COVID-19.
- Adverse skin reactions to COVID-19 treatments, protective measures, and vaccines.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 pandemic encompasses a wide spectrum of dermatological issues beyond respiratory symptoms.
- Understanding these varied skin manifestations is crucial for comprehensive patient care during and after the pandemic.
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