Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19 in Children

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  • Farhana Muzaffar Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Institute of Child Health/ The Children's Hospital, Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.31.1.2021.1707

Abstract

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSâ€CoVâ€2) and the ensuant disease coronavirus disease 2019 (COVIDâ€19), has erupted as global pandemic. Clinical presentation, course and outcome of disease is different in children. Besides, respiratory symptoms, patients of COVID-19 can present with diverse cutaneous manifestations seen in 0.2% to 20% of patients, and 3.4% of children. Common dermatologic findings include pseudochilblain (COVID toes, maculopapular (morbilliform) exanthem, urticaria, vesicular rash, erythema multiforme and Kawasaki disease-like inflammatory multisystemic syndrome. Cutaneous involvement usually occurs concurrently with the systemic symptoms; nonetheless, these can follow or precede the systemic features. Any correlation between COVID-19 severity and cutaneous manifestations remains speculative. These cutaneous changes may guide to early diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

Author Biography

Farhana Muzaffar, Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Institute of Child Health/ The Children's Hospital, Lahore.

Professor of Pediatric Dermatology

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Published

2021-03-04

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Farhana Muzaffar. Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19 in Children. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2021Mar.4 [cited 2026May3];31(1):93-102. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1707

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2021): January - March

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Review Articles

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