Studies have detected new sequelae in patients cured of Covid-19.
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Several studies have determined that after infection with Covid-19people exhibit a series of states typical of the inflammatory state caused by the virus, even months after overcoming the initial infection.
However, new studies have detected another type of conditions associated with the footl, such as rashes, itching, hives and even hair loss as sequelae of SARS-CoV-2.
According to specialists, even a fourth part of people who get the virus experience these types of side effects.
Skin rashes can appear during or after a Covid-19 infection. (Photo: Getty Images)
According to Paolo Gisondi, professor of dermatology at the University of Verona, virus-related skin problems can appear in your acute phaseor, the time after being infected.
“The exanthematous rash is the most common, mainly affecting the trunk and then the abdomen, upper limbs, hands or feet,” explained the specialist. As with acute urticaria, it can appear with or without fever and both at the beginning and at the end of the disease, after the remission of respiratory symptoms or even a month later.
Miscellaneous symptoms
The expert mentions that the conditions disappear within a few ten days and that the most uncomfortable could be the itch.
However, in asymptomatic people dominated the skin tightening in the fingers and toes, and even blue discoloration associated with pain, burning and itching. It can last about two weeks and requires individual treatment.
Another type of sequelae that a recent survey has detected are Hair loss and the sexual dysfunction, in patients who have suffered from Covid for a long time.
The results were published in the journal Natureand the sequela associated with sexual activity has been one of those that have attracted the most attention from experts.
The study was conducted on 2.4 million people in the UK, between January 2020 and April 2021.
Hair loss is a sequel that predominated in a recent study on Covid-19. (Photo: Getty Images)
The “common” suites
It should be mentioned that there are a number of common ailments in those who have been cured of the virus. These include cough, fever, loss of smell, and chest pain.
However, there are complications that should not be confused with other types of diseases. Therefore, after a post-covid infection, you should be aware of the side effects to do a medical workup and rule out another condition, if necessary.