Dermatological manifestations of COVID-19

The Academy has gathered evidence from dermatologists regarding skin manifestations of COVID-19. A summary of this evidence is available below and can be downloaded as a PDF.

• There is evolving evidence suggesting that skin manifestations may occur in some COVID-19 patients

• One of these skin manifestations may be pernio-like lesions of the feet and/or hands

• New onset of pernio-like lesions potentially related to COVID-19, in the absence of any other clear cause, should prompt a discussion between patient and their physician, and may include:

  • A case-by-case discussion of appropriateness of self-isolation following CDC guidelines

  • A case-by-case discussion of COVID-19 testing by PCR and/or IgM and IgG serology, following local testing guidelines

• Skin lesions of pernio, without other COVID-19 indications for urgent evaluation, should be managed with careful consideration of not overburdening local emergency room resources

Additional COVID-19 clinical guidance resources

• PPE and medical supplies

• Immunosuppressive agents

• MOC requirements for 2020

• MIPS reporting

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