NYMC Faculty Publications

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

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1016/j.jdin.2022.06.012

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.

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