The Strange New COVID Symptom That's Easy to Miss, Doctor Warns - MSN Money

Interestingly, according to Atkin, this subtle sign often presents itself alongside another relatively strange coronavirus symptom: COVID toes—an inflammatory side effect that typically appears as a rash on the feet, first reported in an April study out of Spain published in the International Journal of Dermatology.

Patients with COVID toes may experience burning, itching, and tenderness, Atkin says, noting that it's a "relatively new symptom" and needs to be properly assessed.

The the onset of itching sensations, particularly on the feet, could point to COVID toes and may be a sign that you are infected—even "in the absence of any other symptoms," Atkin says.

Atkin says the lack of research and knowledge on itching and COVID toes as symptoms of the virus is extremely troublesome because patients are going to normal vascular clinics that aren't prepared for dealing with coronavirus which could allow it to spread into health care facilities.

"Yes, we are wearing basic PPE but this is why it is imperative for practitioners to be aware of this relatively new symptom of the virus, because, if this is actually a sign of COVID, we should be stepping up our protection for the staff and for our other patients," Atkin says.