Malaysian Journal of Dermatology  2021;46(June 2021):55-57

Symmetrical Flexural and Intertriginous Exanthema: A Rare Manifestation Associated with COVID-19 Infection

Jin Yi Goh 1 ; Huang Hin Chin 2 ; Pek Woon Chin 2 ; Masliza Zaid 3

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Keywords

Cutaneous; Rashes; Exanthema; COVID-19

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

Summary:Cutaneous manifestations of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are variable. We present a case of non-drug related symmetrical flexural and intertriginous exanthema in a patient with COVID-19 infection. A 58-year-old Chinese male who was diagnosed to have COVID-19 infection, developed maculopapular erythematous rashes at bilateral axillary and inguinal folds on the fourth day of illness. He was treated symptomatically with anti-histamine and topical corticosteroid. The skin condition improved and he was discharged well on tenth day of illness. Although symmetrical flexural intertriginous exanthema isclassically caused by drug reaction, this case demonstrated the possibility of the rash being directly associated with COVID-19 infection. More cohorts should be evaluated to fully describe the full spectrum of dermatological manifestation in COVID-19.