Significance of cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the whole world to a grinding halt. With still ongoing, it is worthwhile recapitulate cutaneous manifestations for dermatologists, their significance, and spectrum of disease. highly contagious respiratory tract disease caused by severe acute syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It was first reported on December 1, 2019, from Wuhan, China declared World Health Organization March 11, 2020. indirectly involves skin just like any other viral infection independent stage or severity. Cutaneous may present few days before after general symptoms appearance early can promote recognition in such cases. pathophysiology lesions unclear. attributed immune dysregulation, vasculitis, vessel thrombosis, neogenesis, hypercoagulable states, simple hypersensitivity COVID-19. Endothelial swelling with presence SARS-CoV-2 particles endothelial cells also been seen electron microscopy. Thus, clinical features indicative exanthems/enanthems which be found diseases therefore fail provide specific clues diagnosis prognosis On hand, vasculopathy-related prognostic values indicating complications due help monitoring Early detection signs associated crucial improve patient outcomes.