The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with a broad range of symptoms, and medical professionals continue to study and understand them.
Along with the more commonly known symptoms, such as fever and dry cough, there have been reports that previous infection with the virus may impact the appearance of our nails, which is an intriguing area of investigation.
What Do COVID Nails Look Like?
One of the most commonly reported nail-related symptoms of COVID-19 is called “COVID nails” or “COVID toes.” Fingernails grow in roughly six-month cycles, so any changes caused by COVID infection could be delayed by weeks.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
