University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Although COVID-19 is present in a milder form nowadays, systemic disorders caused by the virus lead to multiple organ malfunctions. Skin manifestations are the consequence of the disease itself but also the result of preventative measures taken to avoid the infection. They generally do not require pharmacotherapy except in severe cases. Depending on the severity of COVID-19-related skin disorder, cosmeceuticals are often recommended in their management. In this study, we highlighted skin adverse events related to all aspects of COVID-19 pandemic aiming to provide a comprehensive overview and enlighten the role of cosmeceuticals in the treatment of those skin issues, according to published studies and guidelines. Different steps were conducted in preparation of this review-identification of all factors that affect skin in pandemics (protective measures, disease itself, post-COVID syndrome), selection and classification of reported skin symptoms which could be managed using cosmeceuticals, according to relevant papers and guidelines. Skin challenges in COVID-19 pandemics could be divided into three main categories: 1) Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 disease; 2) Cutaneous symptoms as a result of wearing protective equipment and using disinfectants, and 3) Cutaneous symptoms related to the post COVID-19 syndrome. Cosmeceuticals, a unique category of products between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are highly recommended in literature for the management of the aforesaid changes except in severe skin disorders. Since the introduction of cosmeceutical concept, those topicals have become an extremely important part of dermatologist's armamentarium. COVID-19 pandemic confirms their importance.
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