COVID-19

Amir Karam, M.D., facial plastic surgeon, San Diego, Calif., explains the rising incidences of acne associated with face mask usage, otherwise known as maskne, as well as tips for prevention and treatment.

Joel Schlessinger, M.D., and Adam Friedman, M.D., detail how they have adapted to teledermatology since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ardon Health patients with autoimmune conditions have expressed common questions and concerns about COVID-19.

Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, provides some useful tips to help health care professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic combat mask irritation and acne.

With the rise in face mask usage, multiple types of masks have entered the market made of a variety of materials. Some, however, can lead to more skin irritation than others. Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, provides some suggestions for the best type of mask to use and how to reduce skin irritation.

In this video interview, Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, explains various measures that can be taken to prevent maskne, including pinpointing the root cause of the irritation.

Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, provides some tips on how to treat mask-related acne, or otherwise known as ’maskne.’

Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, explains what 'maskne' is and the various types of acne that can occur when wearing a mask.

Michael Sherling, M.D., practicing dermatologist and chief medical and strategy officer at Modernizing Medicine, discusses the recent rise in telemedicine use in dermatology, the benefits and detriments, as well as the future for the industry.

Since the start of the pandemic, dermatologists have seen an average 50% drop in patient volume. While teledermatology has offered a channel for non-urgent patients and patient visits are rebounding, overall patient volumes are still significantly lower than 2019.

Esther Freeman, M.D., details the team effort made by the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) COVID-19 Task Force to launch an international registry documenting skin manifestations in patients diagnosed with or suspected of COVID-19 infection.

A recent article suggests physicians should be on the lookout for various dermatologic manifestations in pediatric patients suspected of having COVID-19.

Vinod E. Nambudiri, M.D., MBA, breaks down tools the specialty can use to expand telehealth services to underserved communities.

What are some of the challenges of expanding teledermatology to underserved communities? Sepideh Ashrafzadeh answers this question in part four of our video interview.

In part three of our conversation, Sepideh Ashrafzadeh details sustainable steps the specialty can take to expand access to care to new and underserved communities during the current pandemic – and in the future.

In part two of our conversation on expanding care to underserved populations through telehealth, expert Vinod E. Nambudiri, M.D., MBA, dives into the disparities that most affect the specialty of dermatology.

Could the eased telehealth restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allow for greater access to dermatologic care? We sat down with experts to explore how telehealth could be used to expand quality care to vulnerable and underserved populations across the United States.

Safety guidelines from the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Medicine Focus Group describe protocols for protecting clinic staff and patients from COVID-19. Recommendations include procedures before, during and after a patient visit, as well as necessary forms.

Expert Christine Ko, M.D., FAAD, discusses case reports exploring the variability of skin manifestation in patients with or suspected of COVID-19 infection.

Most skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 resolve as the disease progresses, says expert Christine Ko, M.D., FAAD. But there is one type of lesion that providers and patients will not want to ignore, she warns.

Learn about the histopathology of skin findings associated with potential COVID-19 infection from expert Christine Ko, M.D., FAAD.

Will the current practice of using telemedicine for acne care have an impact on the future of dermatology? We spoke with Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, on the topic.

Virtual visits may allow providers to focus more on patient education, says Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama.

Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, discusses how she approaches treating acne via virtual visits after incorporating telemedicine into her practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Is telemedicine a useful tool to treat acne during the COVID-19 pandemic? Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, shares her insights.