Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Localised on the Face

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During the period of Covid-19, it is mandatory in all medical establishments in Latvia to put on medical face masks. The part of the face covered by medical mask is the localization of regular insolation and UV damage. The aim of this work is to prove the significance of proper clinical examination of skin at every visit to a dermatologist. If an elderly patient visits a dermatologist in an out-patients clinic, due to a fungal infection of toenails, or psoriasis with lesions localized on the palms and soles, not always the patient is asked to take the facial mask off, at risk of COVID-19 infection, to examine the face as well. Development of pigmented spots is characteristic of elderly patients, usually neglecting them.. In the Clinical Centre of Skin and STD, Riga 1st hospital 10 dermatologists were interviewed concerning 3-year period of mandatory wearing of face masks due to COVID-19 restrictions. . In total 4 cases of superficially spreading melanoma, 2 cases of lentigo maligna melanoma, 19 - BCCs, and 12 - squamous cell skin cancers were diagnosed by dermatologists on the facial skin of nasal areas, cheeks, and chin, also mucous membranes of oral cavity, mandatory covered by face mask during the visit. In the period of active Covid 19 infection dermatologists, specialty residents and students are at increased risk in work with patients. Clinical signs of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, lichen, pemphigus were spotted, confirmed by lab methods, and treated according to the guidelines. Every patient with diagnosed melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer was referred to an oncologist via “green corridor”. . Correct clinical examination of the covered by medical mask patient’s skin and mucous membranes in oral cavity are crucial in timely diagnostics of skin cancer in prone to UV-caused damage facial skin.
Period29 Mar 2023
Event titleRSU International Research Conference 2023: Knowledge for Use in Practice
Event typeConference
OrganiserRīga Stradiņš University
LocationRiga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

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