COVID-19 Wounds: Unusual Lower Extremity Bullae

Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2023 Mar;22(1):130-134. doi: 10.1177/1534734620964284. Epub 2020 Oct 20.

Abstract

As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, skin manifestations have been reported as part of this disease's multisystem manifestations. While a rash similar to chilblains in acral distribution has been the most commonly reported complication, we noted a pattern of more severe lower extremity skin complications, specifically large bullae, in a series of COVID-19 patients.

Keywords: COVID-19 blisters; COVID-19 bullae; COVID-19 wounds; leg wounds; lower extremity wounds.

MeSH terms

  • Blister / complications
  • Blister / etiology
  • COVID-19* / complications
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity
  • Pandemics
  • SARS-CoV-2