A Review of COVID-19 Chilblains-like Lesions and Their Differential Diagnoses.
Adv Skin Wound Care
; 34(7): 348-354, 2021 Jul 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1268079
ABSTRACT
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To familiarize wound care practitioners with the differential diagnoses of chilblains-like lesions that could be associated with the complications of COVID-19. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:
After participating in this educational activity, the participant will1. Identify the population most often affected by COVID toes.2. Select the assessments that help differentiate the various conditions that cause chilblains-like lesions.3. Choose appropriate treatment options for the various conditions that cause chilblains-like lesions.
This review article focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic testing of the common pathologies that can manifest as chilblains-like lesions. These differentials include "COVID toes," Raynaud phenomenon, acrocyanosis, critical limb ischemia, thromboangiitis obliterans, chilblains associated with lupus erythematosus, and idiopathic chilblains. The authors present a helpful mnemonic, ARCTIC, to assist clinicians in recognition and diagnosis.
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skin Diseases
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Chilblains
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Adv Skin Wound Care
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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