Read the original article on Best Life.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Most illnesses that manifest on the skin have distinct rashes, but COVID-related rashes can take on many different appearances. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), COVID rashes can manifest as “a patchy rash, itchy bumps, blisters that look like chickenpox, round, pinpoint spots on the skin, a large patch with several smaller ones, a lace-like pattern on the skin, or lat spots and raised bumps that join together.” If your rash resembles any of these descriptions, you should talk to your doctor. And for more up-to-date COVID news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. The AAD notes that more research needs to be conducted to pinpoint the duration of COVID rashes, however, “reports suggest that a rash typically lasts between two and 12 days, with most people having a rash for eight days.” And for more symptoms to be aware of, check out If Your Symptoms Appear in This Order, You May Have Severe COVID. Although COVID rashes can occur on various parts of the body, including the abdomen and arms, one of the most common COVID-related skin symptoms occurs on the toes. COVID toes appear as “blue/purple discoloration of the toes,” says doctor and infectious disease expert Ceppie Merry, MD. “The toes may also be painful and swollen.” According to Merry, these rashes are related to the vascular issues COVID causes. If your toes look off, you should talk with your doctor about whether or not to get tested for COVID. And for more on where the virus is spreading, check out This Is How Bad the COVID Outbreak Is in Your State. If you’re experiencing other common COVID symptoms along with your rash—like a cough, fever, trouble breathing, fatigue, a headache, runny nose, or a loss of taste or smell—then it’s possible your rash is related to the virus and again, it’s time to contact your doctor. And if you’ve had a bit of a cough lately, check out This Is How to Tell If Your Cough Is COVID, Doctors Say.
