Skin Eruptions Associated with COVID-19 Infection and Prevention

A conversation with Heather Lampel, MD.

This podcast discusses "COVID toes" and other skin manifestations, including conditions arising from excessive handwashing and sustained use of facial PPE.

Heather Lampel, MD, MPH, is double board-certified in Dermatology and Occupational Medicine. She received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her Dermatology Residency at the University of California, Irvine. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh while completing an Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency.  Dr. Lampel is a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. She practices dermatology in Raleigh, NC, and also works in Research and Development. She is a speaker at national medical conferences and has authored numerous dermatology publications.

Additional helpful links
Skincare for Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
https://tinyurl.com/skincare-for-healthcare-worker

COVID Dermatology Registry: https://www.aad.org/member/practice/coronavirus/registry

Dry Skin and Hand Hygiene: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/coronavirus-handwashing

SARS-CoV-2 Skin Findings: 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/bjd.19163

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2765614

https://www.translationalres.com/article/S1931-5244(20)30070-0/fulltext

Recorded June 5, 2020.