Covid toes and rashes

Published May 4, 2020

More interesting Covid-19 symptoms are emerging, like “Covid toe” (swollen, red toes) and other rashes.

The rashes can take many forms — some appear as tiny red spots, while others appear as larger flat or raised lesions. Some have a hive-like appearance, while others look like frostbitten toes.

But are they related to Covid? And if so, how? Ah, the challenge of a new disease.

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