Background John Murphy, CEO COV-19 Long-haul Foundation Persistent dermatologic manifestations represent an increasingly recognized component of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), commonly termed Long COVID. Among these manifestations, chronic […]
Skin Defects & Long COVID: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Progression, and Therapeutic Strategies
Abstract John Murphy, M.D., M.P.H., D.P.H., President The Covid-19 Long-haul Foundation Long COVID, also termed post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has emerged as a chronic multisystem disorder affecting millions […]
SARS-CoV-2–Associated Injury to Human Epithelial Tissues
Authors: John Murphy, M.D., MPH, DPH. ,Affiliations: President COVID-19 Long-haul FoundationAbstract: 250 words Abstract BackgroundSARS-CoV-2 infection produces multisystem disease with prominent epithelial involvement extending beyond the respiratory tract. Increasing evidence […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Common skin signs of COVID-19 in adults: An update
Samantha Polly, MD and Anthony P. Fernandez, MD, PhD Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2022, 89 (3) 161-167; DOI:, https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21126 ABSTRACT Cutaneous findings can be clues to diagnosis and infection severity in viral illnesses, including COVID-19. The authors provide an […]
Common Skin Signs of COVID-19 in Adults: An Update
Five categories of cutaneous abnormalities are associated with COVID-19 By Samantha Polly, MD, and Anthony P. Fernandez, MD, PhD This article has been excerpted and reprinted (without references) from the Cleveland […]
Post Covid-19 complications: Skin issues, joint pain becoming increasingly common, say experts
People should seek good rehabilitative care, exercise every day, maintain good posture, and follow a healthy diet to manage joint and muscle pain Authors: By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | The […]
Management of urticaria in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review
Authors: Eyad Abuelgasim,Ann Christine Modaragamage Dona,Rajan Singh Sondh,Amer Harky First published: 28 September 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.14328 Abstract The global pandemic COVID-19 has resulted in significant global morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare demands. […]