Ultraviolet and COVID-19 pandemic.

Türsen, Ümit; Türsen, Belma; Lotti, Torello

Türsen, Ümit; Türsen, Belma; Lotti, Torello.

Türsen Ü; Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.
Türsen B; Toros University, Mersin, Turkey.
Lotti T; Department of Dermatology, Marconi University, Rome, Italy.

J Cosmet Dermatol ; 19(9): 2162-2164, 2020 Sep.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-648610

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

COVID-19 virus causes coronavirus disease.

AIMS:

It is a highly contagious viral infection. PATIENTS/METHODS/RESULTS/

CONCLUSION:

In this article, we will discuss the potential phototherapy problems and also alternative options for dermatologists, ultraviolet treatment against COVID-19 virus, and vitamin D-associated problems in these coronavirus days.

Subject(s)

COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2/radiation effects; Skin Diseases/therapy; Ultraviolet Rays; Ultraviolet Therapy; COVID-19/prevention & control; Disinfection/methods; Humans; Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects; Vitamin D/blood; Vitamin D Deficiency/therapy

Keywords

COVID-19; cutaneous; skin diseases; ultraviolet; vitamin D

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Skin Diseases / Ultraviolet Rays / Ultraviolet Therapy / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Cosmet Dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jocd.13559

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