Covid: Skin rash is ONLY a symptom for 21% of patients, says KCL study

Covid: Skin rash is ONLY a symptom for 21% of patients, says KCL study

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From high fever to dry cough, coronavirus is known to be associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms.

New data now show that for one in five people who get Covid-19, their only symptom is a skin rash.

In another 17 percent of cases, a rash is the first symptom before others develop later.

The rash manifests in various ways, including hives or lumps. They were recorded throughout the body.

The data comes from the ZOE symptom detection app run by King’s College London (KCL) researchers, which operated Covid throughout the pandemic.

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For one in five people who catch Covid-19, it's just a skin rash, new data shows. In the photo a case of 'Covid figures'

For one in five people who catch Covid-19, it’s just a skin rash, new data shows. In the photo a case of ‘Covid figures’

More than 400 people have submitted images that are now published in an online database called Covid skin signs. The extent of the rash is astonishing and manifests in hives (pictured) or raised lumps and is seen throughout the body

More than 400 people have submitted images that are now published in an online database called Covid skin signs. The extent of the rash is astonishing and manifests in hives (pictured) or raised lumps and is seen throughout the body

According to ZOE data, people who tested positive for Covid were 67 percent more likely to get a rash than someone who was not infected.

A further independent study was conducted on 11 544 people who were asked to also provide photos of their results.

‘Remarkably, among respondents to the independent online survey, we found that one percent of SARS-CoV-2-positive cases reported skin rash as the first presentation, and 21 percent as the only clinical sign of COVID-19. , ‘the researchers write.

The study was published in the British Journal of Dermatology and more than 400 people submitted images, which are now published in an online database called Covid Skin Signs.

The images are categorized according to the type of rash they contain, and contain ‘Covid figures’, ‘purple’, ‘oral’ and ‘uticarial’.

The rash manifests in various ways, including hives or lumps. They were recorded throughout the body.

“The skin rash is associated with other COVID-19 symptoms, predicts a positive swab test and occurs in a significant number of cases, alone or before other classic symptoms,” the researchers write.

The different types of Covid-related rash

  • COVID figures – A rash that affects the limbs, namely fingers and toes. The skin changes are known as chilblains. This rash seems to be more common in younger people. The rash appears as reddish and purple bumps on the fingers or toes and can affect many figures.
  • Neck and exposed eczema on the chest Rash on the neck or chest in places exposed to sunlight. It is usually quite pink and itches a lot. It can appear at any time during or after the infection and usually lasts a long time.
  • Oral A rash that affects the lips can make them feel sore and become dry and scaly when they recover. Pain in the mouth can also occur.
  • Papular and vesicular – It occurs as red and bumpy areas that can occur anywhere on the body. It can look like bad Turkish heat. In some cases, it is just small bumps all over the skin and it is usually very itchy. The rash can also last well after the person has recovered from the infection.
  • Pityriasis Rosea – An acute eruption recognized by dermatologists. It is thought to be viral in origin, although it has never been proven. It usually affects young individuals. More reports of this pattern during the pandemic were reported, which initially had an initial large “herald” patch, followed a few days later by several smaller spots on the upper body or the proximal limbs. It may take a few months before it is cleaned.
  • Purpuries – Easily recognizable as it is with multiple deep red or purple spots. It can cause bruising spots. The spots or spots are caused by damage to the superficial small blood vessels with bleeding in the skin.
  • Urticaria – Occurs very early in the infection, but can also last a long time if the person who is not affected is no longer contagious. The rash appears as sudden raised hives or cultured on the skin that comes and goes fairly quickly over hours and usually itches badly. It can involve any part of the body. If it affects the face, it can cause swelling of the lips and eyelids. It is usually treated with antihistamines.
  • Viral exanthema – A common pattern in viral infections with a symmetrical rash that contains numerous reddish spots or bumps all over the body. It is usually accompanied by symptoms of a viral disease, such as fever, cough and malaise. Patients with suspected COVID may show this pattern but may have no other symptoms.
Pictured is a pupular rash seen on the lower leg of a Covid patient. A paper rash looks like very small blood stains on the skin and is caused by leaking blood vessels

Pictured is a pupular rash seen on the lower leg of a Covid patient. A paper rash looks like very small blood stains on the skin and is caused by leaking blood vessels

Rash of this individual is categorized as pityrias rosea, a type of rash that begins as a single red and scaly area that spreads over the upper body and upper limbs.

Rash of this individual is categorized as pityrias rosea, a type of rash that begins as a single red and scaly area that spreads over the upper body and upper limbs.

Some of the more than 400 people who submitted images of their Covid-related results to Covidskinsigns.com also reported oral results.

Some of the more than 400 people who submitted images of their Covid-related results to Covidskinsigns.com also reported oral results.

Nearly HALF Covid patients experience swollen salivary glands

From high fever to loss of sense of smell, Covid-19 is associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms.

Now, a new study has warned that infection with the coronavirus can also lead to swollen salivary glands in the mouth.

Researchers studied 122 Covid-19 patients in Italy who contracted the virus and were admitted to hospital between 23 July and 7 September 2020.

Follow-up appointments over three months found that more than eight out of ten patients had some form of face or mouth problem as a result of the infection.

The most common were swollen salivary glands, known as ectation, which affected 43 percent of the patients. Salivary glands make saliva to help chew and swallow.

“Recognition of outcomes is important in identifying new and past cases of Covid-19.”

The coronavirus attacks several bodily systems and therefore there are a number of symptoms of Covid-19.

But only the ‘classic triad’ symptoms of a dry cough, fever and loss of smell or taste are currently recognized by the NHS.

Loss of smell and taste was officially recognized on May 18, 2020 as a symptom of Covid.

In June, KCL academics asked that skin rash be considered as the fourth official symptom of Covid.

Researchers from KCL recently again asked policymakers to expand the range of recognized symptoms.

They said expanding the list of symptoms also includes fatigue, sore throat, headaches and diarrhea, so that millions of unconfirmed cases can be detected.

Current testing and detection rules mean that swabs are only reserved for people with a fever, persistent cough or loss of smell or taste.

Professor Tim Spector, lead scientist of the Zoe app, an epidemiologist at King’s College London and co-author of the latest results-related study, said in February: ‘We know from the start that we’re only focusing on the classic triad. cough, fever and anosmia miss a significant part of the positive cases.

‘We identified anosmia in May and our work has led the government to add it to the list; it is now clear that we need to add more.

“By inviting users who report new symptoms to take a test, we’ve confirmed that there are many more symptoms of Covid.”

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