Skin Autoimmune Patients Can Take COVID-19 Vaccinations, As Long As…

Liputan6.com, Jakarta For autoimmune patients, COVID-19 vaccination may be a concern. Questions regarding when and whether it is permissible to take vaccinations often arise in skin autoimmune patients.

“One of the questions that often arises regarding skin autoimmunity is about when and whether the patient can be treated vaccine COVID-19. Of course it can be vaccinated but of course there will be an examination first, “said dr. Anthony Handoko, SpKK in an online themed event Recognize Skin Autoimmunity that Often Appears During the Pandemic with Pramudia Clinic, it was written Thursday (4/11/21).

Anthony revealed, if the skin autoimmune patients have been screened properly, doctors can also provide advice regarding when they can vaccinate against COVID-19.

“The most important thing is sufficient knowledge from patients and the public in general regarding the disease, how to prevent it from relapse, the correct way of treatment and when to seek treatment,” said Anthony.

“In the end, if everything is properly screened, doctors will be able to give advice on when they can vaccinate against COVID-19,” he added.

This is also in line with the presentation of a skin and genital specialist, Amelia Soebyanto. He explained that autoimmune skin patients can certainly get the COVID-19 vaccination.

“As long as the condition is controlled and the use of drugs is in accordance with the recommendations and under the supervision of a dermatologist. In addition, there needs to be a thorough consultation with patients with comorbidities such as joint pain, high sugar levels, and high blood pressure,” said Amelia.

Skin autoimmunity is a chronic and recurrent disease. Treatment is still limited to dealing with inflammation and controlling an overactive immune system.

Thus, autoimmune patients are also advised to always carry out routine check-ups. And have a healthy lifestyle in order to have a better quality of life.

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