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The aftermath of COVID‐19 in dermatology practice: What's next?
Author(s) -
Ng Janice Natasha,
Cembrano Kathryn Anne G.,
Wanitphakdeedecha Rungsima,
Manuskiatti Woraphong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.13520
Subject(s) - covid-19 , dermatology , medicine , virology , pathology , outbreak , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
The rapidly increasing number of COVID‐19‐infected patients and evidence of human‐to‐human transmission even within the asymptomatic incubation period prompted the attention of the entire world. The field of dermatology and procedural dermatology is not exempt from this global issue. We cannot deny the fact that this situation will have a lasting impact on the health‐seeking behaviors of our patients. It is necessary for dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons to be aware of the potential risks and precautions when re‐emerging their practices after COVID‐19.