How Does COVID-19 Affect the Skin?

March 2026 in “ BMJ ”

Katharine Lang

Studysummary This article explores various skin reactions linked to COVID-19, including "COVID toes" and other rashes, which tend to appear in mild cases, while severe conditions like livedo reticularis are more often seen in critically ill patients, according to medical experts.

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