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Change of dermatological practice after the COVID-19 outbreak resolves #MMPMID32746670
Gao C; Liu B; Xie Y; Wu Z
J Dermatolog Treat 2022[Mar]; 33 (2): 996-998 PMID32746670show ga
AIM: Dermatological care has already been deeply impacted by the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. The consequences may continue long after the epidemic resolves. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the change of dermatological practice since the COVID-19 outbreak is almost controlled in mainland China. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients requesting a dermatology outpatient visit from January to May in 2019 and 2020 were retrospectively investigated. RESULTS: The number of patients decreased significantly shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak, and it started to increase after the spread of coronavirus was gradually controlled at the end of February in China. The three most common diseases were atopic dermatitis (11.0%), acne (10.2%), and warts (7.2%) in 2019, while acne (8.9%), warts (5.8%), and acute urticaria (5.6%) in 2020. The most statistically significant increased reasons for requesting an outpatient visit from March to May in 2020 was pet-related dermatophytoses, followed by cosmetic consultation and irritated contact dermatitis, an increase of 88.2%, 84.7%, and 58.8%, respectively, over the same period of 2019. CONCLUSION: Understanding the trends and impacts of dermatologic diseases on patients and health systems during this epidemic will allow for better preparation of dermatologists in the future.
J+Dermatolog+Treat 2022 ; 33 (2): 996-998
