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Approach to Chilblains During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Formula: see text].

Malika A LadhaNadia LucaCora ConstantinescuKaren NaertMichele L Ramien
Published in: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery (2020)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) chilblains is a well-reported cutaneous pattern of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Through this narrative review, we provide an evidence-based overview of idiopathic and secondary chilblains, distinguishing features of COVID-19 chilblains, and a systematic clinical approach to history, examination, investigations, and treatment. In the absence of cold or damp exposure, COVID-19 should be considered as a cause of acute chilblains. The timing of onset of COVID-19 chilblains relative to active SARS-CoV-2 viremia remains unclear. Patients with suspected COVID-19 chilblains should thus follow public health guidelines for COVID-19 testing and self-isolation.
Keyphrases
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • public health
  • intensive care unit
  • hepatitis b virus
  • preterm infants
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation