Skin Manifestation of Covid-19 Infection

Authors

  • Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh Dermatology and Venereology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Irrua, Nigeria.
  • Ademola Olusegun Enitan Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-973195-5-6/CH6

Keywords:

Cutaneous, dermatology, COVID-19, SARS-CoV2, skin

Abstract

COVID-19 has been shown to have various manifestations across systems but the cutaneous manifestations serve as indispensable clues to the occurrence, and worsening of COVID-19 as well as useful markers for prognosis.

Maculopalular manifestations of COVID-19 have been reported to have a higher frequency compared to other manifestations. The severity of COVID-19 can be predicted by the acroischemia in COVID-19 while livedoid eruptions have also been reported to have the highest mortality.

For prompt diagnosis, better management and prognosis; intentional attention to the skin through the involvement of Dermatologists is key to better health for the patient.

Published

2024-05-07

How to Cite

Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh, & Ademola Olusegun Enitan. (2024). Skin Manifestation of Covid-19 Infection. Clinical Manifestations of Covid-19: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach, 50–60. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-973195-5-6/CH6

Issue

Clinical Manifestations of Covid-19: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

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