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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2022

The change in the frequency and severity of facial dermatoses and complaints in healthcare workers during the COVID-19.

Nur Cihan Cosansu, Gulcan Yuksekal, Omer Kutlu, Mutlu Umaroglu, Mahizer Yaldız, Bahar Sevimli Dikicier

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Nur Cihan CosansuDepartment of Dermatology, Education and Research Hospital, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6156-6380
Gulcan YuksekalDepartment of Dermatology, Yenikent State Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9656-1114
Omer KutluDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9665-015X
Mutlu UmarogluDepartment of Biostatistics, Sakarya Medical Faculty, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4122-6431
Mahizer YaldızDepartment of Dermatology, Education and Research Hospital, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0502-9024
Bahar Sevimli DikicierDepartment of Dermatology, Education and Research Hospital, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1912-3946
Sakarya University · TRSivas State Hospital · TRTokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi · TR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, the increased use of PPEs may lead to facial skin complaints.

aimsThis survey study aims to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on facial dermatoses and complaints.

methodsA total of 1017 volunteers (age 18-60 years), consisting of healthcare workers, participated in the study. In the present study, healthcare professionals were screened for facial dermatoses and complaints between 1 and 15 April 2021 with an online survey.

resultsThe vast majority of the survey were women (82.4%) and between 26 and 35 years old (49.2%). The most new-onset facial complaints were acne (25.3%) and lip dryness (29.2%). Along with the pandemic, 50.9% of patients with seborrheic dermatitis had an increase in lesions. Another remarkable result was a 60.5% increase in acne complaints. Moreover, the rate of exacerbations of rosacea, melasma, and lip dryness was increased after the COVID-19 pandemic (39.1%, 22.0%, and 42.7%, respectively). Exacerbations of seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and lip dryness have occurred more frequently in females when compared to males (p < 0.001).

conclusionsThe current pandemic has had serious impacts on facial dermatoses which had to be managed carefully. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, there was a significant increase in the frequency and severity of complaints in facial dermatoses related to PPE. If the complaints that may develop due to PPE are known in advance, their development can be prevented by taking precautions against them.

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Acne VulgarisCOVID-19Dermatitis, SeborrheicFacial DermatosesAdolescentAdultFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsYoung AdultCOVID-19facial dermatosespandemic

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