Indian Journal of Dermatology (Jan 2021)

Dermatological manifestations associated with COVID-19 infection

  • Maitreyee Panda,
  • Siddhartha Dash,
  • Biswanath Behera,
  • Abheek Sil

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijd.ijd_464_21
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 66, no. 3
pp. 237 – 245

Abstract

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The severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected millions in recent years and is a major public health concern. Various cutaneous manifestations of the COVID-19 disease have been identified. Skin is a mirror to internal disease and can be the presenting sign of COVID-19 disease. Several cutaneous manifestations can indicate severe COVID-19 disease. In the present scenario, physicians should know the various cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 disease for early diagnosis and proper management of the disease.

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