COVID Toes and Shoes

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our world. In the realm of podiatry, two issues were examined.

“COVID toes” is a red discoloration, as if there was a bruise. There may be itching and burning sensation like frostbite. It is not known whether this phenomenon is due to inflammation from coronavirus, an immune response, or increase in blood clotting (or combination thereof). Thankfully, COVID toes heal without a scar and is not seen in most patients.

Although a study from Wuhan, China found coronavirus on shoes, it is unlikely that this is a common way that the virus is transmitted. The virus on shoes would still need to enter the body and may not be viable at that time. The reason this subject became popular may be due to this excerpt from the article: “…the virus can be tracked all over the floor, as indicated by the 100% rate of positivity from the floor in the pharmacy, where there were no patients. Furthermore, half of the samples from the soles of the ICU medical staff shoes tested positive. Therefore, the soles of medical staff shoes might function as carriers.”

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Monday:

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Tuesday:

9:30 am-6:30 pm

Wednesday:

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9:30 am-6:30 pm

Friday:

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