COVID-19 Pandemic & Skin Care Guidelines for Health Care Professionals.

Autor: Masood S; Dr. Sadia Masood, MBBS, FCPS, MHPE. Assistant professor & Section Head Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan., Tabassum S; Dr. Saadia Tabassum, MBBS, FCPS Assistant Professor & Dermatology Program Director, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan., Naveed S; Dr. Shaheen Naveed, MBBS, FCPS. Assistant Professor Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan., Jalil P; Palwasha Jalil, MBBS. Chief Resident Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Pakistan journal of medical sciences [Pak J Med Sci] 2020 May; Vol. 36 (COVID19-S4), pp. S115-S117.
DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2748
Abstrakt: The Novel corona virus is bringing multiple challenges for health care professionals. Skin is the biggest organ and the first line of defense against different infections and external factors. Being the front line warriors, health care professionals are susceptible to various skin conditions due to prolonged use of personal protective equipment. These adverse skin conditions are redness, irritation, itching, contact dermatitis, and aggravation of underlying skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and acne vulgaris. In the current global situation, the potential incidence of such adverse dermatological effects does not in any manner cause the HCPs to deviate from the strict specific precautionary hygiene rules. These skin problems are manageable with the few precautionary measures. This article explores the different skin conditions that result from personal hygiene measures and usage of protective gear and will suggest some practical advice about how to manage and protect from these different adverse skin conditions.
Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None.
(Copyright: © Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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