Evolving Skin Rash as a Rare Cutaneous Manifestation in a Pediatric Patient With COVID-19 Infection

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Kedar Tilak1, Karis Joung2, Milena Apath2

  • 1Pediatrics, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York, USA.

Cureus
|August 3, 2022
PubMed

Insights

This study highlights a rare case of a child with COVID-19 presenting with a unique, evolving skin rash. This cutaneous finding offers insights into the diverse clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted numerous children globally.
  • Clinical presentations of COVID-19 in children vary widely, from asymptomatic cases to multi-organ system involvement.
  • Skin manifestations are common in viral illnesses, with rashes being a frequent presentation.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient tested positive for COVID-19.
  • The patient presented with a rash on the day of initial symptom onset.
  • The cutaneous rash evolved over time in correlation with the progression of the COVID-19 illness.

Findings:

  • This case highlights a rare cutaneous finding in a child with COVID-19.
  • The evolving rash served as an early indicator of infection and disease progression.
  • Documenting such rare presentations is crucial for understanding the full spectrum of COVID-19 in children.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering dermatological symptoms in the diagnosis of COVID-19 in pediatric populations.
  • Recognizing diverse cutaneous manifestations can aid in early identification and management of COVID-19 in children.
  • Further research into the relationship between COVID-19 and specific skin presentations in children is warranted.

Keywords:
covid-19infectionpediatricsrashskin

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