Rashes and 'COVID toes' are new symptoms of coronavirus — here's exactly what those are:
"It is common to see a skin rash with a virus because the body has an amazing capacity to respond to something that disturbs the norm," says
, M.D., a New York City-based dermatologist. "In fact, in the dermatology world when someone presents with a rash it can be a sign of an underlying health condition. Sometimes certain rashes can beStill, there's a lot we still don't know about "coronavirus rashes." Ahead, experts weigh in on the various types you might experience — and when it's time to see a doctor.
"So far we’ve seen a wide spectrum of rashes, including continuous red rashes, patchy rashes, net-like rashes, and even rashes that look like bruises, which can be a sign of clotting in blood vessels," says Nate Favini, M.D., the medical lead of Some COVID-19 patients have even experienced purple or blue lesions on their toes, a rash-like skin condition that has been informally dubbed "COVID toes." This rash is painful or tender to the touch, according to Dr. Hayag.
Still, there are many unknowns when it comes to "coronavirus rashes" and more information is needed to understand its role in identifying COVID-19. As of now, skin rashes are not yet listed by the
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