Hand eczema—A growing dermatological concern during the COVID ‐19 pandemic and possible treatments

Hand eczema-A growing dermatological concern during the COVID-19 pandemic and possible treatments Dear Editor, Public health is currently struggling with the constantly growing burden of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 may cause pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which are the leading causes of death in the infected individuals. 1 The large proportion of asymptomatic carriers combined with significant infectivity of the novel coronavirus has prompted a shift in social behavior in order to prevent its spread. Preventive measures currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) include social distancing, avoiding of touching the face, covering the mouth and nose during coughing or sneezing, and frequent hand washing using soap or alcohol-based disinfectants. 2 Other methods increasingly growing in popularity include wearing masks and occlusive, disposable gloves.