What is COVID Toe?

The British Journal of Dermatology Researchers have so far observed 5 clinical patterns of the COVID-19 cases. One such is COVID Toe. COVID Toe is a kind of rash that is being developed in COVID-19 patients.

COVID Toe

• According to the study, COVID Toe was observed in 19% of patients infected with COVID-19. 
• The dermatologists call the red rashes as Pseudo-Chilblain lesions. 
• They are small red and itchy patches that occur on the fingers and toes when exposed to cold.

Chilblains

• Chilblains occur due to inflammation of blood vessels and response to repeated exposure of cold air. 
• It usually goes away in one or three weeks. 
• However, this was not the case with Chilblains like patches due to COVID-19.

Five Clinical Patterns Observed

According to the study, five clinical patterns were observed in patients with COVID-19 infection. They are as follows

• Small blisters on the limbs and trunks were found on 9% of COVID-19 patients. It was more among middle aged patients
• White of pink skin that looked like nettle rashes were observed in 19% of patients
• Maculopapules were found in more than 47% of patients. Maculopapules are small, raised and flat red bumps that were common in patients with severe infections.
• Livedo occurred in 6% of patients. Livedo is condition where the skin looked blotchy red or blue. It has signs of poor circulation of blood.