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Cutaneous manifestation during COVID‐19 pandemic
Author(s) -
Galli Elena,
Cipriani Francesca,
Ricci Giampaolo,
Maiello Nunzia
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatric allergy and immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.269
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1399-3038
pISSN - 0905-6157
DOI - 10.1111/pai.13384
Subject(s) - medicine , covid-19 , pandemic , betacoronavirus , virology , coronavirus infections , medline , dermatology , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , political science , law
Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) pandemic, causing COVID‐19, is rapidly spread across the world, by posing novel challenges for all physicians. Cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 may be present in 20% of patients, but they are still now poorly characterized. Methods We search literature to describe all the various cutaneous manifestation observed during COVID‐19 pandemic. Results Different cutaneous clinical patterns were described, showing a wide polymorphism. Conclusion We provided an overview of all the various cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 described in the literature today, to improve our knowledge and lead a more prompt and accurate diagnosis, especially in asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic cases.

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