Do you get a rash from covid?
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Dermatological diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, cause a distinctive rash that helps medical providers diagnose a patient. COVID-19 is different because there is no single COVID-19 rash, and it’s also an inconsistent symptom – it does not occur in every case of the infection.
When a patient with COVID-19 does develop a rash, it can look like:
- Patchy rash
- Itchy bumps
- Blisters that look like chickenpox
- Round, pinpoint spots on the skin
- Large patch with several smaller ones
- A lace-like pattern on the skin
- Flat spots and raised bumps that join together
Reports suggest that a rash typically lasts between 2 and 12 days, with most people having a rash for 8 days. They can appear on the chest, trunk, or legs. It is unclear if lesions in patients with COVID-19 are related with the virus.
Studies suggest that skin eruptions occurring in patients with COVID-19 could systemic consequences (coagulation complications) or prescribed drugs for other symptoms of COVID-19. Contact a medical provider if rashes cause the skin to break open, swell, or progress to a dark red or purple color. These could be signs of local infection or coagulation that needs immediate treatment.
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This article reviewed by Dr. Jim Liu, MD and Ms. Deb Dooley, APRN.
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