Acral peeling as the sole skin manifestation of COVID-19 in children

Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 May;38(3):664-666. doi: 10.1111/pde.14599. Epub 2021 Apr 15.

Abstract

Skin lesions in children with proven COVID-19 are not frequent in the literature apart from those associated with multisystem inflammatory syndrome. Fortunately, microbiologic testing for SARS-CoV-2 has become widely available not only for admitted patients but also for mild cases. We present a series of 6 children with mild erythema and desquamation of the fingertips and/or toes as the only skin manifestation of COVID-19. As all children had asymptomatic to mildly symptomatic disease, it is reasonable to consider this a sign of benign disease and favorable outcome.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; pediatric dermatology; pulpitis; skin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Erythema
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
  • Toes

Supplementary concepts

  • pediatric multisystem inflammatory disease, COVID-19 related