Most people who have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) fully recover within a few weeks. But some people, even those who had mild versions of the disease, continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.
This is sometimes called covid long ylThe symptoms of prolonged Covid can be many and varied and can change over time. He says that one of the most common dermatological symptoms is skin rashes, according to the health body.
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A very itchy generalized rash with small bumps and blisters like prickly heat can occur in Covid, either during the infection or weeks after.
This can last for weeks after the infection settles. If it is problematic, treatment with moisturizers (emollients) and topical steroid creams may help.
Covid can trigger a widespread, very itchy rash called hives. This is sometimes called a rash or hives and appears suddenly as soft, raised areas (‘hives’) on the skin that can come and go quite quickly over the course of hours.
Specialists comment that this can arise early in the Covid infection, but can last for months afterwards.
They also say that a rash on the trunk of your body called pityriasis rosea can be caused by other viruses and has been seen in Covid.
They explain: “This starts with a single large red spot, followed a few days later by many smaller red/darker spots on the trunk, usually not too itchy. On darker skin, the spots may be darker, brown, or black.
“This rash goes away on its own after several months without treatment. If it’s problematic, moisturizers and topical steroid creams can help.»
Scientists from the prestigious NHS in England say: “Many viruses, including Covid, produce a mildly itchy, widespread rash called a viral exanthema. This can be lumpy and flat, red in people with lighter skin, and brown/black in darker skin. It usually heals after a week or so with skin peeling, like that seen after a sunburn.»
Fortunately, the NHS says that most rashes that occur with Covid go away without treatment, however the following two rashes require urgent medical attention:
- A widespread viral rash is also seen in a rare and more serious condition in children called PIMS (pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome). Children with this rash will be unwell with a high fever and may have other symptoms such as tiredness, swollen hands and feet, headache, red eyes, aches and pains, diarrhea and vomiting.
- Purpura (or darker/brown/black), tender, raised areas anywhere on the skin called purpura can occur in Covid. These areas are due to bleeding into the skin and do not change color when pressed. If purpura appears suddenly in someone with a fever, seek urgent medical attention from NHS 111, as this may be a sign of other serious conditions such as meningitis or sepsis.
There are also some other signs of prolonged Covid. The Mayo Clinic says that common signs and symptoms that persist over time include:
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Cough
- joint pain
- Chest pain
- Problems with memory, concentration or sleep.
- muscle pain or headache
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Loss of smell or taste
- depression or anxiety
- Fever
- Dizziness when you stand up
- Worsening of symptoms after physical or mental activities.
The NHS notes that the time it takes to recover from COVID-19 is different for everyone, but many people feel better within a few days or weeks.
The health body explains that the chances of having long-term symptoms do not appear to be related to how sick you are when you first get COVID-19, as «people who had mild symptoms at first may still have long-term problems.» «.