Study of COVID-19 Associated Cutaneous Manifestations, Its Causality Assessments and Future Implications Owing to Lifestyle Changes

Dr. Shaikh Mubinairfan

Abstract: COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system but dermatological involvement was noted in many. COVID-19 is a ssRNA virus, composing of 16 nonstructural proteins (NSP), through which it replicates and affects the immune system of host. Various pathophysiological mechanisms involving these antigens are hypothesised in the development of cutaneous manifestations. In the COVID pandemic era cutaneous manifestations were not only noted in infected and vaccinated subjects but also in the healthcare workers serving in the wards. The impact of COVID-19 exists till today in the form of lifestyle changes affecting healthcare workers and even common population. The study briefly studies and summarises the dermatological aspects related to COVID-19 and associated lifestyle changes.

Keywords: Covid dermatology Maskne Acral eythema Frictional acne