Covid 19 and dermatological manifestations

ABSTRACT

Background and Aim: Since the onset of the 2019-nCoV disease (COVID-19), many skin manifestations have been reported in COVID-19 patients. This study aims to analysis of various skin manifestations among patients with COVID-19. Methods: An observational study was conducted in department of dermatology, Bharatpur Medical College & Hospital, Bharatpur. Results: Among Covid positive patients 47% had maculopapular eruptions, 19%, 19% each had urticarial and pseudo chilblains, 9% had pedicular eruptions and only 6% had necrotic lesions and they present within 1-4 week. There is a significant association between gender and skin lesions, co morbidity and skin lesions. Conclusion: Infection with 2019-nCoV may lead to skin manifestations with various clinical symptoms. These clinical features combined with clinical symptoms of COVID-19 may aid in the timely diagnosis of patients with COVID-19.