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A new, yet unreviewed study by scientists at King’s College London suggests that the characteristic skin rash and petechiae on the fingers should be officially recognized as symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. These symptoms may appear on their own in the absence of other symptoms.
- Researchers analyzed the data of people using the COVID Symptom Study app and found that the rash is an often recurring and sometimes even the only symptom of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection in some cases
- Scientists have distinguished three types of rashes that may be related to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection
New COVID-19 symptoms
Researchers from King’s College London, using the COVID Symptom Study application, analyzed data collected from approximately 336 regular users in the UK. It turned out that 000 percent. People who tested positive for COVID-8,8 experienced a skin rash as one of the symptoms. In the case of people who tested negative for COVID-19, the rash appeared in 19 percent. of them. Another 5,4 percent. users have reported a rash in conjunction with the common symptoms of COVID-8,2 (coughing, fever, or anosmia) – in this case, it is not known what their blood test was for SARS-CoV-19.
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The researchers then narrowed down their research and collected information and photos from nearly 12 people with skin rash who had a suspected or confirmed positive CoVID-000 test result based on a prepared questionnaire. The team focused on finding people with a skin color other than scared, as these people are under-represented in dermatological resources.
Rash with COVID-19
17 percent of those who tested positive for COVID-19 reported a rash as the first sign of infection. In 1 in 5 people (21%) who developed a rash and confirmed coronavirus infection, it was the only symptom of the disease.
Rashes that occur with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection can be divided into three categories:
- hives-like rash – it usually comes and goes pretty quickly, it’s very itchy. It can appear anywhere on the body. It often appears on the palms and soles of the feet and is very itchy. It can also cause swelling of the lips and eyelids.
- rash of the chicken pox type – can occur anywhere on the body but usually appears around the elbows and knees and on the hands and feet as small itchy lumps. It may last from several days to several weeks
- the so-called covid fingers – rash of red and purple bumps on the fingers and toes. It does not usually itch, but it is very painful. It occurs more often in young people and usually appears as one of the later symptoms. This type of rash is most specific to COVID-19.
Lead author Dr. Veronique Bataille, a consultant dermatologist at St Thomas Hospital and King’s College London, said that many viral infections can affect the skin, so it is not surprising that we are seeing the rash with a coronavirus infection.
«It is important for people to know that in some cases a rash may be the first or only symptom of an illness. If you notice changes in your skin, you should take them seriously »added Bataille.
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