Abstract

GARCES-ABAD, María Adelaida et al. Secondary skin manifestations on the use of COVID-19 protection equipment in health professional. CES Med. [online]. 2020, vol.34, n.spe, pp.8-13.  Epub Aug 31, 2021. ISSN 0120-8705.  https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.34.covid-19.2.

Since the declaration of coronavirus as a pandemic the entire world has directed its efforts to help mitigate the effects of it to the best of its ability, especially health personnel. In that attempt to help, we seek to avoid their own contact through the use of protective materials such as masks, goggles, and gloves. Although protective, this equipmment and its components can be highly damaging to the skin, causing contact dermatitis. This review addresses manifestations and reviews measures to prevent and cure them.

Keywords : COVID-19; Skin; Cutaneous manifestations; Personal protection devices; Contact dermatitis.

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