Advances in Dermatology: A Year in Review
By Cather McKay, MD 2020 brought the most significant public health crisis many of us will experience in our lifetime. The novel coronavirus took our country and the world by storm, changing every aspect of our lives. Even in the chaos, health care professionals across the world have united to share experiences and learn about the novel coronavirus together in real time. In a matter of months, scientists developed two mRNA vaccines showing up to 95% efficacy with plans for distribution in the near future. If your time and mental energy was understandably occupied this year, see below for some of the biggest news affecting our specialty to help keep you up to speed. COVID-19 AND DERMATOLOGY As dermatologists, we’ve been tasked with helping our patients and the public understand “COVID toes,” hand dermatitis, “maskne,” and telogen effluvium. Data collection regarding skin findings in COVID-19 continues in the form of a registry organized by the American Academy of Dermato