COVID Toes
COVID toes refers to purplish-red lesions on the feet, initially believed to result from SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The toes often appear tender and make walking difficult. At this time, there is few conclusive researches on this condition to definitively point to the cause. However, there are preliminary studies that do shed some light on the cause of this condition.
2 research were conducted, and both did not find the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be the cause of the condition. Instead, the skin lesions are theorized by the authors to arise from the quarantine state itself. Meaning, people were walking at home without proper footwear, causing more stress on the toes. This is especially true for children quarantining at home.
To note, this is preliminary research, and does not conclusively rule out the viral cause of COVID toes. Further and more conclusive research is required to determine the exact cause of COVID toes. If you have noticed any changes to your feet, please see a foot and ankle specialist for proper consultation.
COVID toes refers to purplish-red lesions on the feet, initially believed to result from SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The toes often appear tender and make walking difficult. At this time, there is few conclusive researches on this condition to definitively point to the cause. However, there are preliminary studies that do shed some light on the cause of this condition.
2 research were conducted, and both did not find the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be the cause of the condition. Instead, the skin lesions are theorized by the authors to arise from the quarantine state itself. Meaning, people were walking at home without proper footwear, causing more stress on the toes. This is especially true for children quarantining at home.
To note, this is preliminary research, and does not conclusively rule out the viral cause of COVID toes. Further and more conclusive research is required to determine the exact cause of COVID toes. If you have noticed any changes to your feet, please see a foot and ankle specialist for proper consultation.