What Is ‘Covid Toe’?

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News: A study led by Spanish doctors has found five kinds of rashes, including Covid-toe, affecting covid-19 patients.

Facts:

  • Covid-toe: Asymmetrical, chilblain-like lesions around the hands and feet
  • Outbreaks of small blisters, often itchy, found on the trunk and limbs
  • Pink or white raised areas of skin that look like nettle rash.
  • Maculopapules – small, flat and raised red bumps
  • Livedo (also known as necrosis): skin looks blotchy red or blue, with a net-like pattern
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