From purple toes to hives and eczema: How to deal with Covid skin rashes – Economic Times

Covid-19 not only affects your internal organs, but also meddles with your appearance. If you have experienced weight fluctuation in the weeks after having contracted the infection or been losing clumps of hair, you unfortunately know what we are talking about. However, heres hoping that your skin has emerged out of the Covid ordeal unharmed, because not everyone has been that fortunate.

Medical experts claim that skin rashes are symptoms (albeit, not very common) and sometimes even the after-effects of a Covid infection. While those who have pre-existing skin conditions are not particularly prone to rashes, irrespective of how severe the symptoms are, skin rashes are plausible. Unfortunately, if you experience any of the rashes mentioned below, please know that your beauty regimen arsenal of skin serum, essence and moisturisers wont be of much help, and you may need a dermatologists appointment (at least in some cases).

Some of the most common types of Covid-related skin woes are:

Covid digits turn your toes into a dreadful shade of purple causing rough patches or show up as pinkish bumps.

Often a preliminary sign of Covid infection, hives are itchy red and white bumps.

Eczema: While handwashing is a prerequisite to protect yourself against Covid, excessive use of soap can trigger eczema by leading to dry and cracked skin. Eczema, an inflammation and itchy skin rash, is also known to affect people with no previous history of the rash during Covid. While the connection between Covid and eczema is yet to be ascertained, it definitely needs medical attention as the itchiness can get rather severe in some cases. Aloe vera gel, and coconut oil can offer temporary relief but to manage this skin condition (especially if it is chronic), you need a doctor-prescribed skin ointment.

Eczema, an inflammation and itchy skin rash, is also known to affect people with no previous history of the rash during Covid.

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From purple toes to hives and eczema: How to deal with Covid skin rashes - Economic Times