Pseudo‐chilblain lesions and COVID‐19: a controversial relationship

Dear Editor, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) has been associated with different cutaneous manifestations, including acral lesions similar to chilblains.1 News of the possible association between chilblains and COVID‐19 in the media and on social networks generated conste...

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Published in:International Journal of Dermatology 2021-06, Vol.60 (6), p.754-756
Main Authors: Vázquez‐Osorio, Igor, Rocamonde, Lucía, Treviño‐Castellano, Mercedes, Vázquez‐Veiga, Hugo, Ginarte, Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Correspondence
COVID-19
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Summary:Dear Editor, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) has been associated with different cutaneous manifestations, including acral lesions similar to chilblains.1 News of the possible association between chilblains and COVID‐19 in the media and on social networks generated consternation among the general public in Spain and a considerable increase in medical consultations. Clinical features and laboratory tests Case Sex Age (years) Comorbidities Family background Site of lesions COVID‐19 symptoms COVID‐19 PCR IgA + IgM SARS‐CoV‐2 IgG SARS‐CoV‐2 ANA ANCA D‐dimer ACL Cryoglobulins Cryoagglutinins IgG/M PB19 IgG/M Enterovirus Treatment 1 M 12 ADHD No Feet No Negative Negative Negative Negative Negative High Negative Negative Negative IgG positive Negative Topical corticosteroids, pentoxifylline 2 F 12 Adenoidectomy No Left foot Malaise, low‐grade fever Negative Negative Negative 1/80 speckled pattern Negative Normal Negative Positive, cryocyte >>hands No Negative Positive Negative Negative Negative High Negative Positive, cryocyte
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/ijd.15422