Cutaneous manifestations in SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection: A review of clinical, histopathologic features, and management
- Author:
Terese Monette O. Aquino
1
,
2
;
Fendi EJ R. Bautista
1
,
2
;
Patricia Angelica Pastrana-Mabanta
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords: Cutaneous manifestations; COVID-19 management
- MeSH: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Skin
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2021;30(1):3-11
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:Numerous studies have demonstrated various information about COVID-19 infection. With this, the authors intend
to abridge, present, and synthesize current available information, focusing on the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19
infection, to help guide dermatologists in understanding the dermatologic aspect of this disease.
Objective:This study aims to review the different cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 by morphology and to evaluate the lesions seen in the different age groups. Furthermore, this study aims to discuss cutaneous findings together with histologic evidence and hypothesized pathophysiology, and to review the management used in treating COVID-19-related cutaneous manifestations.
Methods:OVID® and PubMed databases were used to search in detail for COVID-19-induced skin lesions across all ages and their management.
Discussion:COVID-19 affects the skin, hair and nails of patients. These may be attributed to the different virologic phases as well as the immune response of the body. Histopathologic findings of these lesions vary depending on the clinical presentation. Use of corticosteroid therapy and antihistamines as treatment for some cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 showed good response.
Conclusion:COVID-19 infection-associated cutaneous manifestations present with different morphologies. It is important for dermatologists to gain better understanding of this disease in order to promptly identify and suspect the possibility of this illness, as well as provide appropriate actions. - Full text:jpds3.pdf
