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authors: nan
title: Introducing special cutaneous “sign” tribute to healthcare workers managing new coronavirus disease (Covid −19)
date: 2020-04-19
journal: Clin Dermatol
DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.04.009
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doc_id: 757299
cord_uid: ztzug9j4

nan

The novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is an unresolved global issue at present. We read the publication on "Covid-19 pandemic and the skin -What should dermatologists know" with great interest. Darlenski et al. described various skin problems related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene. 1,2 Doctors, nurses, laboratory workers, and other related medical staff have emerged as the new soldiers in every country, amid growing cases of Covid-19 across the world. While the world collectively shelters in place to protect against coronavirus, medical professionals flock to the front lines to work tirelessly tending to a burgeoning number of infected people. Countless medical professionals throughout the globe are putting in extra hours and strength to help people suffering from Covid-19.

During this new coronavirus epidemic treatment process, protective device-related pressure injuries and deep indentations among front-line medical staff have frequently been reported to have been caused by wearing facial protective equipment for long hours. 1,2 Protective gear is well sealed against the skin, and high-intensity work of medical staff will generate a lot of sweat. Due to the tightness of protective equipment, sweat evaporation is blocked, resulting in wet humid skin. After the skin is stimulated by moisture, the skin surface is weakly acidic and damaged, weakening the barrier functions. . 3 It is easily susceptible to external forces such as friction and pressure damage. 3 Device-related pressure injuries mostly occur in areas with less adipose tissue such as forehead, bridge of the nose and cheek. 4

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