Urticaria and its management in the context of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19)

Authors : Kiran Godse, Anant Patil, Gauri Godse

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijced.2020.022

Volume : 6

Issue : 2

Year : 2020

Page No : 102-104

Ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is causing significant healthcare, social and
occupational impact. COVID-19 may pose unique challenges for all healthcare specialists, including
dermatologists while treating skin conditions including urticaria, a common dermatological condition.
Chronic urticaria i.e. symptoms persisting for more than six weeks is a heterogenous dermatological
disorder which can significantly impair the quality of life of sufferer. In this article, we discuss the potential
implications of COVID-19 in relation to presentation and management of urticaria. Understanding various
aspects related to COVID-19 and urticaria may help to take appropriate measures to avoid complications
and improve outcomes.

Keywords: COVID19, Pandemic, Urticaria.


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