Albavera GJ, Miranda GA, Guzmán PMG, Saeb LM

Language: Spanish
References: 7
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ABSTRACT

Within the wide spectrum of skin lesions that have been described in the disease called Covid-19, vesicular rashes rank between second and third in frequency. It has been reported since the first publication of Recalcati in Italy. They can occur anywhere on the body, chest, and extremities. They frequently start in the hands and spread to the trunk secondarily. They have been associated with two presentation patterns, one localized and the other disseminated. The dermatosis is monomorphic and usually accompanies the symptoms of COVID-19 but it has also been observed as the first symptom of the disease. We present two cases with isolated lesions and a pauci-symptomatic course, and two with extensive lesions, one with moderate pulmonary involvement and the other with multisystemic inflammatory syndrome.

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