COVID Toes: The coronavirus has impacted ours in various ways. The SARs-COV-2 virus has affected not only respiratory health but also affected toes and fingers. In the younger patients, COVID toes can be seen but it is a rare case only. Recently, a 13-year old teenager suffering from the ailment is reported. This prevented her from walking and wearing shoes is also made it difficult for her. Here is everything you have to know about this.
What is COVID Toes
According to the College of Podiatry, Covid toes is the name given to chilblain-like lesions. As per the research, it can occur both on toes and fingers. Apart from causing lesions, it can lead to bright red coloration on the toes and fingers, which turns purple eventually. The dangerous aspect regarding this is it can go from impacting one toe to all the other toes.
Causes
Up to now, no specific causes are listed for this. The research is still going on this. The expert believes that the Covid toes is an immune system’s outcome while reacting to coronavirus infection.
Another theory says that this could be a direct result of coronavirus. Some of the other causes may include lack of physical movements, sedentary lifestyle, and walking barefoot.
Symptoms
For many people, the discoloration and swelling of feet and hands can be seen. Usually, people feel no pain.
In some cases, blisters, itchy rashes, painful bumps can be seen in addition to the swelling and discoloration. In severe cases, a small amount of pus may develop.
Treatment
In most cases, this disease heals on its own. If you are suffering from this for a longer time period, contact a dermatologist.
