Skin Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

The article from August 24, 2020, highlighted various skin manifestations in COVID-19 patients, including maculopapular rash, urticarial wheals, and varicelliform eruptions, as observed in 20.4% of a study's 88 patients. It also reported limb ischemia in all 7 critically ill patients in a Wuhan study, suggesting hypercoagulation risks. Other skin conditions like 'COVID toes', livedo-like lesions, and Kawasaki disease-like symptoms were noted, hinting at underlying pathogenic mechanisms such as vasculitis. Skin lesions could also appear without typical COVID-19 symptoms like fever, potentially serving as prognostic markers. The article mentioned that autoimmune disease patients might experience flares during COVID-19, and males with androgenetic alopecia could face higher risks of severe complications, possibly due to the TMPRSS2 gene's role in the virus's entry into cells. Recognizing these dermatological signs is crucial for understanding COVID-19's pathogenesis and prognosis.