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2020 May 09


Pediatr Dermatol

Chilblains in children in the setting of COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors

Andina D, Noguera-Morel L, Bascuas-Arribas M, Gaitero-Tristán J, Alonso-Cadenas J A, Escalada-Pellitero S, Hernández-Martín Á, de la Torre-Espi M, Colmenero I, Torrelo A
Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 May 09.
PMID: 32386460.

Abstract

Different skin manifestations of COVID-19 are being reported. Acral lesions on the hands and feet, closely resembling chilblains, have been recognized during the peak incidence of the COVID-19 pandemic MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective review of 22 children and adolescents with chilblain-like lesions seen over a short period of time in the Emergency Department of a children's hospital during the peak incidence of COVID-19 in Madrid, Spain.