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Nails and COVID-19 - A comprehensive review of clinical findings and treatment.

Uwe WollinaJean KanitakisRobert Baran
Published in: Dermatologic therapy (2021)
The SARS-CoV-2 infection, responsible for COVID-19, has raised the interest for infection-associated muco-cutaneous symptoms. While dermatologic symptoms in general gained an increasing awareness, affection of the nail organ has been mentioned only recently. We provide a narrative review on COVID-19 manifestation on the nail organ and add symptoms induced by personal protective measures and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Available treatment options are discussed.
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