‘Covid toes’ that turn purple from the disease can last for at least five months after survivors beat the infection, scientists have found.
Inflammation of the toes caused by Covid-19 can lead to red or purple skin, swelling and chilblain-like blisters. The symptom typically develops within a week of getting infected and goes naturally within a fortnight.
But in some people, the skin problem has become a manifestation of ‘Long Covid’, lasting for months after patients have fought the virus off.