key: cord-0945027-tra3xf6b
authors: Cristaudo, Antonio; Pigliacelli, Flavia; Pacifico, Alessia; Damiani, Giovanni; Iacovelli, Paolo; Morrone, Aldo
title: Teledermatology and hygiene practices during the COVID‐19 pandemic
date: 2020-08-04
journal: Contact Dermatitis
DOI: 10.1111/cod.13683
sha: 03b19b6c49417c96e162534ddb654bd8877f636c
doc_id: 945027
cord_uid: tra3xf6b

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Teledermatology is now a days improving the management of cutaneous diseases and it may potentially increase the number of diagnosis of several skin conditions (4) even during this pandemic where patients could not easily access healthcare system because of restrictive measures.

In conclusion, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a higher incidence of ICD has been observed. This is due to the indication of increased hand hygiene to prevent the direct spread of SARS-CoV-2 both through the use of soap and water and/or alcohol-based sanitizers. Given the importance of reducing non-emergent visits in dermatology, it is crucial to recommend the use of skin products which can help to maintain a healthy skin barrier and prevent the development of ICD. Teledermatology may represent an usefull diagnostic tool since clinical images together with anamnestic data, in the majority of cases, allow the formulation of a correct diagnostic hypothesis as well as proper treatment recommendations. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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