关注新型冠状病毒感染后重症皮肤病

doi:10.35541/cjd.20230339

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Abstract: 【Abstract】 Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many skin diseases related to or secondary to COVID-19 have been reported globally, and the infection can trigger or exacerbate skin diseases and other systemic symptoms. The review aims to discuss the manifestations and management of severe skin diseases following COVID-19, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, severe psoriasis, pemphigus, dermatomyositis, and Beh?et's syndrome, with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of severe skin diseases after COVID-19.

Key words: COVID-19, Severe skin disease, Therapy, Lupus erythematosus, systemic, Psoriasis, Pemphigus, Dermatomyositis

Li Ziyu, Lu Yan. Paying attention to severe skin diseases after COVID-19[J]. Chinese Journal of Dermatology, 2025, 58(4): 378-383.doi:10.35541/cjd.20230339

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