Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the continuity of care for dermatologic patients on systemic therapy during the period of strict lockdown | Zendy

Diala Alshiyab | Zendy; Firas AlQarqaz | Zendy; Jihan Muhaidat | Zendy

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the continuity of care for dermatologic patients on systemic therapy during the period of strict lockdown

Author(s) -

Diala Alshiyab,

Firas AlQarqaz,

Jihan Muhaidat

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

annals of medicine and surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.391

H-Index - 23

ISSN - 2049-0801

DOI - 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.11.056

Subject(s) - medicine , pandemic , isotretinoin , pharmacy , discontinuation , dermatology , exacerbation , systemic therapy , acne , covid-19 , disease , intensive care medicine , family medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , cancer , breast cancer

The world has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Jordan was among countries which enforced early lock-down for most non-vital services. Health care was mainly directed to cope with COVID-19 cases. The pandemic posed challenges for all patients, including dermatology patients especially those on systemic treatments. This resulted in interruption of medical care and exacerbation of pre-existing skin diseases for many patients.

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