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Biological treatment in times of COVID-19

Biological treatment in times of COVID-19




The confinement and social distance to which the current pandemic has forced us has brought about some concerns for patients with chronic diseases , such as psoriasis. Many of them are related to the biological treatments indicated for this pathology and for psoriatic arthritis, among other diseases, so it is essential to always go to safe sources to find reliable information about COVID-19 and psoriasis .

One of the main and very important doubts is whether or not to maintain treatment with a biological drug. to this day, there is no existing scientific evidence that treatment should be abandoned. This is also recommended by scientific societies : continue treatment if there are no symptoms compatible with the new coronavirus infection to continue controlling psoriasis . "

It also points out that it has not been shown that by receiving a biological treatment there are more possibilities of contracting the new SARS-CoV-2 virus, so the use of biological medication should be maintained as it had been done until before the pandemic, unless your doctor recommends otherwise for a specific reason.

In the event that a person develops symptoms compatible with the infection by the new coronavirus, Dr. González Cantero points out that it will be the dermatologist who will indicate how long the treatment should be delayed, as well as when to resume the routine with the biological drug. In any case, the recommendation is clear: " contact your dermatologist so that he can individualize your treatment . "

Manifestations on the skin

In relation to the skin, as Dr. Álvaro González Cantero clarifies, the new coronavirus can also cause skin manifestations in those infected by the virus. There are enough cases and enough evidence to take them into account. 

" The most curious skin lesions that have been related to the coronavirus are chilblains-type lesions on the fingers and toes, reddish and swollen, which -on occasions- even opened and formed a wound," says the dermatologist. These lesions have been seen, mainly, in children and young people and it is believed that they develop in the asymptomatic phase, so, in the opinion of the specialist, they should not be too worrying.

Other lesions that have been seen in people infected by SARS-CoV-2 are small vesicles throughout the body , some similar to chickenpox; and other urticaria-like patterns with itchy welts; or even rashes, that is, something similar to an allergic reaction, sums up the doctor.

His recommendation for these injuries is to monitor them, observe if there are other symptoms and always consult a dermatologist .

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