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Cutaneous manifestation during COVID-19 pandemic
Elena Galli1, Francesca Cipriani2, Giampaolo Ricci3
1Pediatric Allergy Unit, San Pietro Hospital - Fatebenefratelli, Rome, Italy.
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.
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