• Indian Dermatol Online J · May 2020

    Lasers Use in Dermatology Practice in the Evolving COVID-19 Scenario: Recommendations by SIG Lasers (IADVL Academy).

    • Sachin Dhawan, Pradeep Kumari, Abhishek De, Anuj Pall, David Pudukadan, Ekta Romi, K Jyothy, M D Selvam, Sahil Mrigpuri, Swapnil Shah, Salim Thurakkal, and Sunil Trivedi.
    • Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Skin n Smiles Dermatology and Aesthetics, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
    • Indian Dermatol Online J. 2020 May 1; 11 (3): 337-342.

    AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken the entire world by storm. Almost all dermatology laser procedures are considered non-essential and there is a consensus that they should be deferred till the threat of the COVID-19 is well and truly over. The article presents recommendations for the use of lasers and energy based devices in a safe manner during and in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic. Plume generating procedures need full personal protective equipment to be used. Special precautions are required for specific laser and energy based procedures. A robust disinfection strategy based on preventing fomite borne COVID-19 transmission in the laser operating room is essential.Copyright: © 2020 Indian Dermatology Online Journal.

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