Negative tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection do not rule out its responsibility for chilblains.

Negative tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection do not rule out its responsibility for chilblains.
Br J Dermatol. 2020 Aug 13;:
Authors: Battesti G, Descamps Vincent V
Abstract
We read with great interest the report of Le Cleach et al discussing chilblains as a manifestation of COVID-19 pandemic. They reported 311 patients with acral lesions occurring during the COVID-19 lockdown in France. The most frequent clinical presentation of these acral lesions was typical chilblains. Among the 150 patients with RT-PCR testing and/or serology, only 10 had confirmed COVID-19. They concluded that there is no evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the large majority of patients with acral lesions. They hypothesized that the situation could be due to the media stating that chilblains were caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection and leading to a higher rate of consultation or the lockdown leading to more inactivity and long periods at home barefoot on a cold floor.
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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - August 12, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Battesti G, Descamps Vincent V Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research