The Coronavirus Might Cause a Rash In Some People—Here's What You Should Know

The Coronavirus Might Cause a Rash In Some People—Here's What You Should Know. One potential coronavirus symptom has sparked a conversation among the dermatology community: skin rashes. So far, there isn't a ton of research to back up rashes as a coronavirus symptom. Still, doctors around the world have reported noticing rashes in COVID-19 patients. Based on the available evidence, if skin rashes are a symptom of COVID-19, it seems like they probably don't all look the same. Viral exanthems—rashes related to viral infections—take on various forms and sensations...some are like hives, which can be itchy, and others are flat and blotchy. There are also some that are blistery and others that can cause bruising and destruction of soft tissue. , Harold Lancer, M.D. When it comes to respiratory viruses in general, a type of rash typically isn't a dead giveaway that someone has a specific illness. Interestingly, in some cases, the coronavirus might affect the skin on someone's feet. Nicknamed by the internet as "COVID toes," the symptom seems to be more prevalent in younger coronavirus patients