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Rashes Could Be 'Key Sign' Of Covid-19. Here's What They Look Like
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Rashes should be considered a “key diagnostic sign” of Covid-19, according to a study, which found 8% of people who test positive for the virus have some form of rash.
A team of researchers from the Covid Symptom Study surveyed 12,000 people who had skin rashes, as well as suspected or confirmed Covid-19. They asked for images of rashes from survey respondents, especially people of colour, who are currently under-represented in dermatology resources.
In some cases the rash can occur on its own, the study found, without any other symptoms of the virus such as a continuous cough, fever, or loss of smell. Almost one in five (17%) who had tested positive for coronavirus reported a rash as the first symptom of the disease. Among those who reported a rash – and were confirmed as having coronavirus – 21% said it was their only symptom.
Currently, the NHS only lists three symptoms of coronavirus. These are: a high temperature, new and continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Rashes aren’t widely considered to be a symptom of the virus.
We asked researchers from the Covid Symptom Study to share photos of the rashes that have regularly showed up in coronavirus patients.
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Key rashes to look out for
There are three main types of rash the researchers found showed up in patients.
The first is a hive-type rash (also referred to as urticaria), where raised bumps can suddenly appear on the skin – these can come and go quite quickly over hours and can be very itchy. Think: nettle rash.
Urticaria rashes can appear quite early on in the infection, but also last a long time, said researchers.
It often starts with intense itching on the palm of...
