Since its emergence, the coronavirus is literally bringing the entire world community to its knees. To aggravate the situation the presence of different symptoms, not only cough, fever and loss of taste and smell. Among the signs that manifest the possible infection today there are also skin reactions, ie skin manifestations.
According to one Italian study, the presence of spontaneous, mild and very rapid dermatitis, could be another of the symptoms of Covid-19. Such reactions on the skin would occur in 1 out of 5 patients. Therefore, possible negative effects on the skin could be considered a parameter for diagnosing Covid-19 infection. So beware of the negative effects that the Covid-19 virus can have on the skin of those who get sick.
20% of sufferers have skin reactions
The study conducted by the dermatological department of the A. Manzoni hospital in Lecco, headed by Dr. S. Recalcati, showed that 20% of Covid-19 patients show these features: skin rashes, chicken pox-like irritations, hives.
These symptoms would be very similar to those that occur when other viruses are infected. Generally, the effects on the skin occur on the trunk and are minor. They itch a little, but can get worse as the disease gets worse.
Other lesions are red or purplish in color and appear on the feet and hands. In particular, these were evident in asymptomatic, children and adolescents.
In any case, the data collected so far are not sufficient to establish for certain a link between COvid-19 infection and effects on the skin. But the research is continuing and as the tests increase we can have certain news.
Beware of the negative effects that the Covid-19 virus can have on the skin of those who get sick
The consequences of Covid-19 on the skin of the sick are triggered by the infection; the virus reaches the blood vessels of the skin and inflames them. An aggravation can be recorded with the administration of particularly allergenic drugs.
What are the tips to follow if one of these symptoms occurs? If skin rashes or other lesions come along with cough, fever, and other recognized coronavirus symptoms, it is possible that there is an infection. The same is true if you have come in contact with a positive. For this reason it is advisable to contact your family doctor first, without going to the place.
If the suspicion seems well founded, then he will do a swab or serological test.
