"COVID Toes": A True Viral Phenomenon or a Diagnosis Without a Leg to Stand On?

Authors

Jia C. Gao, Department of Dermatology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York.
Alisen Huang, Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York.
Ankuri Desai, Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York.
Bijan Safai, Department of Dermatology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York.
Shoshana Marmon, Department of Dermatology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York.

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

JAAD International

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2022

Department

Dermatology

Abstract

"COVID toes" is the colloquial name of chilblain-like lesions thought to be a sequela of COVID-19 infection. Over two years and approximately 300 publications later, this association remains controversial. Here, we summarize key clinical, serological, biological, histological, and immunological evidence that supports and rejects this relationship and discuss alternate theories underlying the pathogenesis of chilblain-like lesions.

Recommended Citation

Gao, J. C., Huang, A., Desai, A., Safai, B., & Marmon, S. (2022). "COVID Toes": A True Viral Phenomenon or a Diagnosis Without a Leg to Stand On?. JAAD International, 9, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2022.06.012