COVID-19

Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses the challenges COVID-19 induces on the skin including chapped lips, maskne and dry hands from excessive hand washing.

The American Contact Dermatitis Society has published hand hygiene recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic in recognition of National Hand Washing Awareness Week in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Read how some experts are balancing both their own health as well as the health of their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joel Schlessinger, M.D., and Adam Friedman, M.D., detail how they have adapted to teledermatology since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ardon Health patients with autoimmune conditions have expressed common questions and concerns about COVID-19.

Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, explains what 'maskne' is and the various types of acne that can occur when wearing a mask.

Since the start of the pandemic, dermatologists have seen an average 50% drop in patient volume. While teledermatology has offered a channel for non-urgent patients and patient visits are rebounding, overall patient volumes are still significantly lower than 2019.

Esther Freeman, M.D., details the team effort made by the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) COVID-19 Task Force to launch an international registry documenting skin manifestations in patients diagnosed with or suspected of COVID-19 infection.

A recent article suggests physicians should be on the lookout for various dermatologic manifestations in pediatric patients suspected of having COVID-19.

Vinod E. Nambudiri, M.D., MBA, breaks down tools the specialty can use to expand telehealth services to underserved communities.

What are some of the challenges of expanding teledermatology to underserved communities? Sepideh Ashrafzadeh answers this question in part four of our video interview.

In part three of our conversation, Sepideh Ashrafzadeh details sustainable steps the specialty can take to expand access to care to new and underserved communities during the current pandemic – and in the future.

In part two of our conversation on expanding care to underserved populations through telehealth, expert Vinod E. Nambudiri, M.D., MBA, dives into the disparities that most affect the specialty of dermatology.

Could the eased telehealth restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allow for greater access to dermatologic care? We sat down with experts to explore how telehealth could be used to expand quality care to vulnerable and underserved populations across the United States.

Safety guidelines from the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Medicine Focus Group describe protocols for protecting clinic staff and patients from COVID-19. Recommendations include procedures before, during and after a patient visit, as well as necessary forms.

Expert Christine Ko, M.D., FAAD, discusses case reports exploring the variability of skin manifestation in patients with or suspected of COVID-19 infection.

Most skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 resolve as the disease progresses, says expert Christine Ko, M.D., FAAD. But there is one type of lesion that providers and patients will not want to ignore, she warns.

Learn about the histopathology of skin findings associated with potential COVID-19 infection from expert Christine Ko, M.D., FAAD.

Will the current practice of using telemedicine for acne care have an impact on the future of dermatology? We spoke with Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, on the topic.

Virtual visits may allow providers to focus more on patient education, says Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama.

Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, discusses how she approaches treating acne via virtual visits after incorporating telemedicine into her practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Is telemedicine a useful tool to treat acne during the COVID-19 pandemic? Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, shares her insights.

Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, emphasizes the importance of ensuring timely treatment of acne patients during the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19 has left providers with fewer in-office visits, more telehealth appointments and, for many, reduced revenue.

Hyperspectral imaging company, HinaLea Imaging, is using their technology to study the skin manifestations of critical COVID-19 patients to help identify the prognostic value of these skin symptoms.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a permanent expansion of telehealth to ensure healthcare access in rural areas.

Due to the financial fallout caused by COVID-19, many practices are struggling to keep their doors open. What options to physicians have? This expert says hope lies within value-based care.

The FDA expands their list of hand sanitizers found to contain methanol, a toxic chemical, which, when absorbed through the skin or ingested, can lead to adverse events.

Expert recommends physicians turn to capabilities within EHRs to increase patient engagement during COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent report shows physician compensation, job options lacking due to COVID-19.