NYMC Faculty Publications
The Danger of Neglecting Melanoma During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DOI
10.1080/09546634.2020.1762844
Journal Title
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment
First Page
444
Last Page
445
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2020
Department
Dermatology
Keywords
Betacoronavirus, COVID-19, Coronavirus Infections, Delayed Diagnosis, Dermatologic Surgical Procedures, Dermatology, Health Care Costs, Humans, Melanoma, Pandemics, Pneumonia, Viral, Prospective Studies, SARS-CoV-2, Skin Neoplasms, Survival Rate, Telemedicine, Time-to-Treatment
Disciplines
Dermatology | Infectious Disease | Medicine and Health Sciences | Primary Care
Abstract
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planned medical and surgical activities are being postponed. For the dermatology community, this interruption to the healthcare system can lead to delays in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. Neglecting melanoma during this crisis can result in increased mortality, morbidity and healthcare costs. With the COVID-19 pandemic evolving and no clear solutions in sight, it is time for the prospective evaluation of teledermatology. However, dermatologists should be cautious and continue seeing patients with pigmented lesions in person due to the necessity of early surgical intervention.
Recommended Citation
Gomolin, T., Cline, A., & Handler, M. Z. (2020). The Danger of Neglecting Melanoma During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 31 (5), 444-445. https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2020.1762844
