Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for COVID Toes?
A: A dermatologist should be consulted to treat COVID toes.
Q: Are COVID toes dangerous?
A: COVID toes when diagnosed and treated right and on time may resolve in a few weeks (3-5 weeks) and may not be dangerous. But in some patients it may also last for months.
Q: What is the difference between COVID toes and gout?
A: COVID toes arise in some people with COVID; it is a condition in which the toes become swollen and red. Gout happens due to the urate deposition in the joints of the toes and feet.
Q: Are COVID toes painful?
A: People who have had COVID toes report that the condition can be itchy and painful.
Q: Are COVID toes a sign of coronavirus infection in kids?
A: For many kids COVID toes may be the only sign of a coronavirus infection.