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Medical students
Dermatosis
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Abstract
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of dermatosis among medical students of Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais during the Covid-19 pandemic; and also to compare the epidemiology of such conditions during that time span, while evaluating social distancing’s impact on cutaneous diseases. Methods: It is an observational and cross-sectional study developed through the application of an online quiz at Google Forms, between August 2020 and February 2021. Results: There were 288 students included in the study, and new cases of dermatosis were reported by 42,7% of the participants, while 25,7% claimed that pre-existing lesions were aggravated. Acne (70,1%), hair loss (33,3%), atopic dermatitis (15,6%), contact dermatitis (11,8%) and seborrheic dermatitis (8,7%) were the most prevalent conditions. Among the main factors related to these diseases are: psychosocial implications related to social isolation and the state of high stress and anxiety observed in this period; diseases related to prolonged use of PPE; and SARS-CoV-2 infection itself. Conclusion: The incidence of skin disorders had a substantial increase, and was associated with several clinical, psychosocial and behavioral elements triggered by the pandemic. Therefore, this study contributes to showcase the impact of this period of sanitary crisis on the epidemiology of cutaneous diseases.
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