COVID-19 infection has presented with a wide range of post-infection symptoms. COVID nails being one such potential post-COVID symptom, results in transverse grooves on the nail plate. This condition self resolves and is mostly temporary. Several studies have revealed a broad array of COVID and post-COVID symptoms including skin infections, allergies, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, loss of smell or taste, loss of hair, dental problems, and headache. Nail changes being the latest entrants in this list.
Many studies have signaled that COVID nails reported since mid-2020 may indicate exposure to the virus for those who never got tested, were asymptomatic, or had mild symptoms. The condition is not specific for COVID-19 and may occur following any viral infection or an underlying medical condition. What are COVID nails? “COVID nails” , also known as Beau’s lines , are white or at times…
