Pseudo-Chilblains in a COVID-19 Patient

Pseudo-Chilblains in a COVID-19 Patient

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The aim of this case is to describe an example of Jars cutaneous manifestations caused by COVID-19 infection, helping to better understand the disease and support an early clinical suspicion.This case addresses a 36-year-old patient with COVID-19 infection, symptomatic, with mild complaints.Seven days after the start of the clinic, she exhibited dermatological lesions in the acral areas bilaterally on her hands.The presence of erythematous-violet papules/vesicles was found in the dorsal extensor zones of the fingers, with local inflammatory signs, skin rash, flushing, edema, local burning sensation, itching and pain.

Pseudo-chilblains were assumed Spacecraft as diagnostic hypotheses.She underwent symptomatic treatment, having achieved complete resolution at 10 days, with no subsequent sequelae.Attention should be paid to the fact that COVID-19 may present only with cutaneous manifestations, therefore these may serve as an indicator of the disease in suspected cases.