‘COVID Toes,’ Other Rashes Latest Possible Rare Virus Signs

Discoloration on a teenage patient's toes at the onset of the condition informally called "COVID toes" on April 3, 2020. Courtesy of Dr. Amy Paller/Northwestern University via AP

Skin doctors suddenly are looking at a lot of toes—whether by emailed picture or video visit—as concern grows that for some people, a sign of COVID-19 may pop up in an unusual spot.

Boston dermatologist Esther Freeman expected to see skin complaints as the pandemic unfolded—various kinds of rashes occur when people get very ill from other viruses.