Rashes can last for weeks while you are recovering from COVID.Ī large and itchy rash with tiny lumps and blisters can occur either during COVID or weeks later. Bleed or become more painful – this may be a sign of an infectionĪlthough most mouth ulcers are harmless, a long-lasting mouth ulcer is sometimes a sign of mouth cancer.Grow bigger than usual or is near the back of your throat.Please see your pharmacist if your ulcers: This usually calms down within two weeks and may be helped by antiseptic mouthwashes which stop infections. Sores or ulcers can appear on your lips and inside or around your mouth if you have COVID Please contact your healthcare professional if the signs of infection such as redness spreading on the skin, or if pain is not relieved by paracetamol.
Painkillers such as paracetamol can help with the pain. “COVID Digits” may last for more than 12 weeks and your fingers and toes may heal slowly as you get better from COVID and the skin may peel off as they heal. The fingers and toes of people with lighter skin can look purple, like a bruise whereas the fingers and toes of people with brown or black skin can look darker. Your fingers and toes may become tender and swell up, which can be painful. You can get a skin problem after having COVID and here are some of the more common conditions: Many people get skin problems every year.
