FEATURES OF THE USE OF BARRIER MEANS OF PREVENTION DURING 
THE SARS-COV-2 PANDEMIC

About the author:	
M.O. Vitkovska	
Heading	CLINICAL CASES	
Type of article	Scientific Article	
Annotation	The objective. Raise the awareness of patients, doctors and medical personnel about 
the development of skin lesions as a result of the applied protective equipment
(masks, respirators, disinfection) during the SARS­CoV­2 pandemic.
Materials and methods. A review of the literature and an analysis of clinical cases
 of skin lesions when using personal protective equipment.
Results. Based on literature data and clinical experience, the possible causes and 
clinical manifestations of skin lesions due to the use of personal protective equipment 
during the SARS­CoV­2 pandemic are presented. Recommendations for the 
prevention of infection transmission are provided.
Conclusions. Deterioration or damage to the skin and mucous membranes as a 
result of increased personal hygiene measures during the SARS­CoV­2 pandemic 
must be recognized by dermatologists and allied specialists. The mode of use of 
personal protective equipment, protective means, including barrier creams and 
moisturizers, is important to prevent the development of skin complications due to 
the preventive measures taken during the pandemic	
Tags	prevention, SARS­CoV­2, dermatology, COVID­19, skin lesions.	
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Publication of the article	«DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY» №4(94), 2021 year, 29-33 pages,
 index UDK 616.5–085:615.38	
DOI	10.33743/2308-1066-2021-4-29-33