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Chilblain-like lesions onset during SARS-CoV-2 infection in a COVID-19-vaccinated adolescent: case report and review of literature.
Document Type
Article
Source
Italian Journal of Pediatrics. 6/13/2022, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p.
Subject
*COVID-19
*ADRENOCORTICAL hormones
*TOES
*COVID-19 vaccines
*CUTANEOUS manifestations of general diseases
*FROSTBITE
*ADOLESCENCE
Language
ISSN
1720-8424
Abstract
Background: COVID toes or chilblain-like skin lesions have been widely reported during COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases were described in patients with negative microbiological tests for SARS-CoV-2, therefore the possible relationship with SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as with the nowadays broadly available mRNA-based vaccination, has not been fully elucidated. Case presentation: We here describe the case of a 14-year-old male who developed chilblain-like skin eruptions during SARS-CoV-2 infection despite two mRNA-based vaccine doses and review the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of chilblain-like lesions as a cutaneous presentation of COVID-19 in children. Conclusions: Most children and adolescent with COVID toes have a mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our report aims to highlight the possible onset of these skin lesions in vaccinated children, if infection has occurred, and the potential use of systemic corticosteroids as a first line treatment. Additional evidence is required to better understand SARS-CoV-2 infection and cutaneous manifestations in children and determine the relationship between chilblain-like lesions and COVID-19 vaccination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]