A new study from researchers at King’s College of London has reconfirmed the link between Covid-19 and skin rashes, and has established a sizeable database of curated photographs of Covid-19-related skin issues.
Covid 19 caused delay in skin cancer diagnoses
Diagnoses of skin cancers fell dramatically as a result of reduced patient volumes due to closings and shutdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to recent research.
Mouth lesions suspected to be Covid-19 symptom
Researchers have added enanthems to the growing list of possible Covid-19 symptoms. In a new research letter, published online in JAMA Dermatology (July 15, 2020), researchers included petechial and puric changes to the list of cutaneous manifestations of the virus.
Lack of images of skin of colour in Covid-19 studies
Research articles on the cutaneous effects of Covid-19 tend to only display clinical images of lighter-skinned patients, according to a new research letter published in the British Journal of Dermatology (May 29, 2020).
Skin Rash Should Be Considered Among Key Diagnostic Signs of COVID
Cutaneous manifestations such as urticaria, erythemato-papular or erythemato-vesicular rash, and chilblains—sometimes referred to as “Covid toes”—should considered key diagnostic signs of coronavirus, according to a large new study by researchers at King’s College London.
Link between Covid-19 infection and “Covid toes” strengthened
A new study has strengthened the association between chilblains or “Covid toes” and Covid-19 infection. Researchers said that the virus was found in the skin biopsies of patients who did not test positive for the virus using throat swabs and antibody measurements.
Survey shows people are using household disinfectants on skin to prevent Covid-19
One-third of respondents to a survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that they had used disinfectants such as bleach in non-recommended ways to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including applying it directly to the skin.
Canadian and American Medical associations release statements on racial injustice
Dermatologists and other medical professionals all over Canada and the U.S. have reacted to the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis and the protests that have ensued.
Survey: Most know UV protection is important, but still fail to protect themselves
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S., and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has released the results of a survey that found that although most Americans know sun protection is important, they still fail to adequately protect themselves from ultraviolet light (UV) exposure. A second press release from the AAD also said that there is no evidence to support claims that UV exposure may be effective in treating Covid-19, warning the public that the risks of UV radiation outweigh any perceived positive effects.
Case study identifies foot lesions as potential Covid-19 symptom
A case study of a 13-year-old boy found evidence that acro-ischemia manifesting in the form of lesions on the toes may be a symptom in severe cases of Covid-19. Researchers in Italy investigated the case of a boy, who was observed to have foot lesions on Mar. 8, 2020.
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