Cutaneous manifestation during COVID‐19 pandemic. (24th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galli, Elena; Cipriani, Francesca; Ricci, Giampaolo; Maiello, Nunzia
• Editors: Marseglia, Gian Luigi
• Other Names: Marseglia Gian Luigi guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric allergy and immunology. Volume 31(2020)Supplement 26
• Page Start: 89
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2020-11-24
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- cutaneous manifestations -- Kawasaki disease -- pandemic -- rash -- skin lesions -- urticaria -- vesicles; Allergy in children -- Periodicals; Immunologic diseases in children -- Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1111/pai.13384
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0905-6157

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) pandemic, causing COVID‐19, is rapidly spread across the world, by posing novel challenges for all physicians. Cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 may be present in 20% of patients, but they are still now poorly characterized. Methods: We search literature to describe all the various cutaneous manifestation observed during COVID‐19 pandemic. Results: Different cutaneous clinical patterns were described, showing a wide polymorphism. Conclusion: We provided an overview of all the various cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 described in the literature today, to improve our knowledge and lead a more prompt and accurate diagnosis, especially in asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic cases.