Updates on treatment guidelines for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), hidradenitis suppurativa, and acne/rosacea during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dermatol Online J. 2020 Oct 15;26(10):13030/qt0j5150df.

Abstract

Owing to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and emerging data regarding immunosuppressant therapies for inflammatory cutaneous diseases, dermatologists are being encouraged to reevaluate their patients' treatment regimens to minimize any potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This article includes an overview of the up-to-date international and U.S. treatment guidelines for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and acne/rosacea; it provides tables summarizing these resources to assist providers and patients in remaining updated regarding recommended treatment modifications during the pandemic (See Tables 1-4).

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • Biological Products / therapeutic use
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / complications
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / transmission
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy*
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Internationality
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / complications
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / transmission
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Rosacea / drug therapy*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • United States

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Immunosuppressive Agents