Cutaneous Manifestations in the Context of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19).

Cutaneous Manifestations in the Context of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19).
Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2020 Aug 31;:
Authors: Carrascosa JM, Morillas V, Bielsa I, Munera-Campos M
Abstract
The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has had enormous health, economic, and social consequences. The clinical spectrum of cutaneous manifestations observed in patients with COVID-19 is both heterogeneous and complex. To date, reports have identified 5 main categories: acral lesions, vesicular rashes, urticarial rashes, maculopapular rashes, and livedoid and necrotic lesions. However, these will probably be modified as new information comes to light. Cutaneous manifestations associated with COVID-19 probably reflect the activation of pathogenic pathways by the virus or a response to inflammatory processes, vascular or systemic complications, or even treatments. Familiarity with the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 may enable early diagnosis or help guide prognosis.
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Source: Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas - August 30, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Carrascosa JM, Morillas V, Bielsa I, Munera-Campos M Tags: Actas Dermosifiliogr Source Type: research