10 days after the onset of systemic symptoms, however, 14.7% of patients had skin lesions as their first symptom.Interestingly, our patient's cutaneous findings were the only manifestation of this viral illness. He had no history of allergy or any similar hands or feet manifestations in the past, and his RT-PCR became negative concomitantly with the resolution of the dermatological manifestations. All in all, these findings are in favor of a viral-induced skin eruption associated with COVID-19. While recognition of COVID-19 in asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic patients is challenging, it is mandatory to public health. 3,5 Therefore, dermatologists should be conscious of their role during this pandemic as skin findings can be the first and sometimes only manifestation of COVID-19.
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