The immunocompromised dermatology patient and COVID-19

May 26, 2020
Jessica Barry

In light of the ongoing pandemic, Vivian Shi, M.D., discusses potential risks dermatologists will want to keep in mind when evaluating patients currently taking immunomodulator or immunosuppressant drugs.

In light of the ongoing pandemic, Vivian Shi, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Ariz., discusses potential risks dermatologists will want to keep in mind when evaluating patients currently taking immunomodulator or immunosuppressant drugs.

References:

Price KN, Frew JW, Hsiao JL, Shi VY. COVID-19 and immunomodulator/immunosuppressant use in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;82(5):e173-e175.