- SARS-CoV-2 infections have complex relationships with skin manifestations, revealing acute and long-term dermatologic impacts.
- The study in Journal of Investigative Dermatology examines the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and immunopathogenic mechanisms of skin conditions during COVID-19 infections and post-COVID conditions.
- Over 20% of patients with acute COVID-19 infections exhibit cutaneous involvement, with conditions varying across COVID-19 waves.
- Pseudochilblains, often seen in asymptomatic or mild cases, have distinct immunologic pathways.
- Post-COVID conditions may involve chronic inflammatory responses triggered by lingering viral antigens or immune dysregulation.
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