Is Covid-19 causing skin diseases?

By Dr. Vaani Valerie A/P Visuvanathan, Dermatologist at Aurelius Hospital Nilai

In 2019, the world underwent a global pandemic, Covid-19 global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS- CoV-2). Non-pharmaceutical interventions known as lockdowns and quarantines were implemented to reduce the spread of the virus. The most common Covid-19 symptoms include headache, loss of smell and taste, diarrhoea and breathing difficulties. However, not known to many, Covid-19 is also associated with significant complications that affect a majority of organ systems such as the central nervous system, intestinal tract, cardiovascular system and skin. Overall, about 7% of Covid-19 patients are reported to have one or more skin symptoms. Read more…

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