Etiology of Long COVID Skin Conditions
John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID‑19 pandemic has left an indelible mark not only on global health systems but also on the human body in ways…[...]
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Heightened Innate Immune and Inflammatory Gene Expression in the Skin of Severe COVID-19 Cases
Authors Fernandes IG, Ferreira FM, De Sousa ESA , Pet.al., DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S516737 Correspondence: Maria Notomi Sato, Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Dermatology and Immunodeficiencies (LIM-56), Department of Dermatology, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao…[...]
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Persistent Inflammation and Cutaneous Dysregulation: Long COVID & Urticaria
Author: John Murphy Affiliation: COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has left a legacy far beyond acute respiratory illness. For millions worldwide, recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection has been followed…[...]
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A Case of Fasciitis Following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination: Case Review and Literature Overview
Tomoya Harada • Genki Inui • Hiroki Kohno • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94531 Abstract Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing various infectious diseases, and their safety has been well established, with adverse effects generally being mild…[...]
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Long COVID and Chronic Pruritus,
John Murphy, President, The COVID Long-haul Foundation Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, has emerged as a notable symptom among individuals experiencing long COVID. This condition, often overlooked, can significantly impact…[...]
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COVID-19 and the Etiology of Skin Breakdown: Genomic Mechanisms, Clinical Diagnosis, Variations, Treatment, and Outcomes
The global impact of COVID-19 has extended far beyond its respiratory origins, revealing a complex spectrum of systemic manifestations. Among these, dermatologic involvement has emerged as both a diagnostic clue…[...]
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Cutaneous Consequences of COVID-19: Disruption of the Dermis, Epidermis, and Vascular Matrix
John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is primarily known for its respiratory and systemic effects. However, its impact on the skin—particularly the…[...]
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COVID-19–Induced Flare of Hereditary Angioedema in a Twelve-Year-Old Female Patient
Aman Kalkat • Irfan Amir • Sarah Azzi • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.89210 Abstract Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of angioedema, most often due to a deficiency or dysfunction of C1…[...]
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Post-inflammatory Pigmentary Alteration (PIPA)-Like Disorder Following COVID-19 Vaccination
Larry M. Bush • Priscila M. Fiallo • Maria T. Vazquez-Pertejo, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87222 Abstract SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection has been associated with various cutaneous manifestations presenting concomitantly with and following clinical resolution of active infection. Similarly,…[...]
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Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts
Esther E Freeman , Ignacio Garcia-Doval , Luigi Naldi , Roderick J Hay British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023, Pages 1–3, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljad131 In early 2020 there were reports of a new and potentially fatal…[...]
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