Dermatological manifestation can be an early sign in Covid-19: Report of three cases with a novel manifestation masquerading Steven Johnson syndrome

Various dermatological manifestations have been observed in patients with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection ranging from maculopapular rashes, urticaria, chickenpox-type lesions, chilblain-like, distal-limb ischemia, and livedo racemosa. While most of these cutaneous findings are self-resolvi...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2021-11, Vol.10 (11), p.4299-4302
Main Authors: Barman, Bhupen, Marak, Anita, Jamil, Md, Marak, Patrick, War, Gwenette, Baruah, Arup, Boruah, Polina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
clinical dermatology
Coronaviruses
covid-19
Health aspects
herpes zoster (shingles
Infection
Skin
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Summary:Various dermatological manifestations have been observed in patients with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection ranging from maculopapular rashes, urticaria, chickenpox-type lesions, chilblain-like, distal-limb ischemia, and livedo racemosa. While most of these cutaneous findings are self-resolving, they may aid in the timely diagnosis of this infection. We are reporting three patients presenting with dermatological features resembling (i) varicella zoster, (ii) herpes labialis, and (iii) Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) who were subsequently diagnosed with Covid-19 infection. The skin lesions disappeared after successful treatment of Covid-19.
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_690_21