Long Covid and Skin problems - Part 2

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I talk about Skin problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid skin problems.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0References:Michael Gottlieb, Brit Long. Dermatologic manifestations and complications of COVID-19. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 38 (2020) 1715–1721.  McMahon et al. Long COVID in the skin: a registry analysis of COVID-19 dermatological duration. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 Mar; 21(3): 313–314. Freeman et al. Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts, emerging trends and clinical practice. British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023.