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. 2022 Apr 11;35(6):e15461. doi: 10.1111/dth.15461

TABLE 1.

Mucocutaneous reaction after COVID‐19 vaccination reported in “Case reports” studies

Supplemental references a First author Case age Case gender Patients' mucocutaneous disease history Patients' other comorbidity Drug history at the time of vaccination Vaccine dose Any sign after vaccine Description of mucocutaneous reactions reactions onset Skin or mucosal biopsy Diagnosis Resolution after (time) Management of reactions
1. Injection site reactions, “Covid arm” (n = 12)
With BNT162b2
1 Gyldenløve, M. 33 F NM DM, obesity NM 1 Neg Asymptomatic rash at the injection site 12d Perivascular, lymphocyte infiltration in the dermis Reactions after incorrect subcutaneous administration NM Neg
2 Tammaro, Antonella 64 F Neg Neg Neg 2 Neg A nodule surrounded by an erythematous halo, extremely painful and pruritic 1d NM Localized reaction 4d Topical Corticosteroid cream
2 Tammaro, Antonella 56 F Neg Neg Neg 2 Neg Small vesicular lesions surrounded by erythema 1d NM Localized reaction 7d Topical Corticosteroid cream
2 Tammaro, Antonella 60 F Neg Neg Neg 2 Neg Severe xerosis and pruritus in the area injected, extensive erythematous pruritic and painful rash, on the shoulder and chest 7d NM Localized reaction 7d Topical Corticosteroid cream
3 López‐Valle, A. 27 F Neg NM NM 1 & 2 1st: fever, 2nd: fatigue after 24 h of injection 1st: pain at the injection site, erythematous–edematous firm plaque over the deltoid area, 2nd: pain and an erythematous–edematous plaque on the injection site 1st:7d / 2nd:6 h NM NM 1st: 2d Paracetamol for 2nd dose symptoms (resolved after 2d)
4 Baeck, M. 38 F BNT NM NM 1 Pain at the injection site had completely resolved within 2 days, numbness of the fingers Only after 1st dose: erythema of the upper arm 6d

sparse, superficial, deep lymphohistiocytic infiltrates with CD3+ (including CD8+ and CD4+) T cells and some eosinophils

and very rare CD20+ B cells

Delayed local reaction 5d Spontaneous resolution
With mRNA‐1273
5 Sidlow, J. S. 67 F NM mild atopy NM 1 NM Only after 1stt: itchy 7‐cm erythematous red patch at the vaccine injection site of the upper portion of patient's left arm 7d Spongiosis perivascular, interstitial infiltrate, mixed cell type with rare eosinophils, occasional neutrophils within the reticular dermis Localized reaction 7d Topical Corticosteroid use
5 Sidlow, J. S. 40 F NM atopic family history NM 1 & 2 NM 1st: sharply demarcated warm urticarial oval patch, swelling and progressive erythema on the arm, 2nd: mild swelling at the injection site 8d Spongiosis perivascular, interstitial infiltrate, mixed cell type with rare eosinophils, occasional neutrophils within the reticular dermis Localized reaction NM Erythromycin for presumed erysipelas
5 Sidlow, J. S. 53 F NM mild atopic background NM 1 & 2 2nd: weakness, diarrhea, patient could not raise her arm above 90° angle 1st: some mild sensitivity at the injection site and tenderness, 2nd: tender erythematous urticarial red ring on the injected arm NM Spongiosis perivascular, interstitial infiltrate, mixed cell type with rare eosinophils, occasional neutrophils Localized reaction 3d Neg
6 Lindgren, A. L. 60 F NM Neg NM 1 Neg Swollen, painful, extremely pruritic, erythematous plaque with minute papules in vaccination site 6d NM Hypersensitivity reaction 14 h Clobetasol 0.05% cream twice
6 Lindgren, A. L. 44 F NM Neg NM 1 fever, chills, headache, and myalgias Erythema, pain, pruritus, induration and swelling at the vaccination site on patient's left arm 7d NM Hypersensitivity reaction 2d Triamcinolone 0.1% cream
6 Lindgren, A. L. 33 F NM NM NM 1 Neg Redness, pain, itching, and swelling at the injection site 7d NM Hypersensitivity reaction 4d 1% Hydrocortisone cream
2. Non‐injection site reactions (n = 104)
2.1. Hypersensitivity reaction type 1 (n = 14)
2.1.1. Urticaria (n = 5)
With BNT162b2
7 Bianchi, L. 24 F NM Allergic rhinitis NM 1 NM Generalized acute urticaria 5 min NM urticaria NM Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate IV
7 Bianchi, L. 28 M NM Allergic rhinitis NM 1 NM Generalized acute urticaria 5 min NM urticaria NM Neg
8 Pitlick M. 24 F NM NM NM 1 NM Urticaria 3 h NM NM 4d antihistamines
8 Pitlick M. 45 F NM Food allergy NM 1 Throat tightness Urticaria 8 h NM NM NM Neg
8 Pitlick M. 33 F NM Asthma, venom anaphylaxis NM 1 Tachycardia Urticaria 15 min NM NM 12 h antihistamines
2.1.2. Flushing (n = 3)
With BNT162b2
7 Bianchi, L. 58 F NM Allergic rhinitis and asthma NM 1 NM Flushing of the face 30 min NM Flushing NM Neg
7 Bianchi, L. 44 F NM Allergic rhinitis NM 1 NM Flushing of the face 20 min NM Flushing NM Neg
8 Pitlick M. 36 F NM NM NM 1 NM Facial flushing 5 min NM NM 1 h antihistamines
2.1.3. Angioedema(n = 3)
With BNT162b2
7 Bianchi, L. 31 F NM Allergic rhinitis NM 1 NM Angioedema (tongue, gums) 24 h NM Angioedema NM Neg
7 Bianchi, L. 54 F atopic dermatitis,contact allergy Allergic rhinitis NM 1 NM Angioedema (tongue, lips) 10 min NM Angioedema NM Neg
With mRNA‐1273
8 Pitlick M. 20 M NM Vaccine allergy NM 1 NM Angioedema 3 h NM NM 1d Steroids, Antihistamines
2.1.4. Anaphylaxis(n = 3)
With BNT162b2
9

Daou,

Christophe Abi Zeid

30 M Allergies to Meperidine, Amocixillin‐Clavulonate Acid, pollen, and dust mites NM NM 1 Tachycardia, tachypnea, dysphagia, dyspnea, severe chills, dysphagia Diffuse maculopapular rash + urticaria, diaphoresis, palate pruritis, rash, pruritus,diaphoresis, sudden onset of rash followed by urticaria, diaphoresis a few minutes NM Biphasic anaphylaxis 1d Diphenhydramine, Prednisone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, Epinephrine
10 Restivo, V. 30 F Poly‐allergic subject, urticaria‐angioedema, immediate cutaneous reaction NM Prednisone, Chlorphenamine Maleate before vaccination 1 the feeling of a slurred mouth and hoarseness erythematous spots on the face and neck 5 h NM Severe allergic reaction NM Dexamethasone, Chlorphenamine Maleate, 0.9% NaCl, Oxygen
With mRNA‐1273
8 Pitlick M. 22 F NM Allergic rhinitis NM 1 wheezing, throat pruritus Angioedema 20 min NM Level 1 Anaphylaxis 6 h Antihistamines, Steroids
2.2. Generalized eruptions (n = 21)
With BNT162b2
11 Edriss, Manar 54 M NM NM NM 1 Neg Clustered erythematous papules and nodules on posterior upper left arm that extended to left elbow and forearm 5d NM erythematous papules and nodules NM Clobetasol BD
12 Ackerman, M. 55 M NM Neg NM 1 injection‐site soreness, slight hepatic cytolysis (ASAT and GGT 2 N) Localized pruritic erythematous eruption, later spread on the face, trunk, upper extremities and thighs, 30% of body surface area involved 3 h slight lymphocytic perivascular infiltrate, compatible with non‐severe maculopapular toxidermia late biopsied Persistent maculopapular exanthem NM one dose of Dermocorticoid Treatment, withholding of 2nd dose
13 Akinosoglou, K. 32 F Neg NM NM 1 & 2 Neg Itchy annular granulomatous rash over both elbows 2d Cutaneous small cell vasculitis, possibly of leukocytoclastic origin Annular rash 3d Neg
14 Zafar, M. 84 M NM BPH NM 2 Rise in D‐dimers and eosinophils Widespread disseminated mildly itchy rash 11d NM Rash with eosinophilia NM Oral Antihistamines, Topical Steroids
15 Patruno, C. 42 F Neg NM Neg 1 NM Wheals (acute urticaria) on the trunk and limbs 7d NM Acute urticaria 7d Antihistamine, Prednisone 25 mg
15 Patruno, C. 55 M NM Neg Neg 1 NM Multiple itchy erythematous papules, vesicles, and blisters 10d spongiosis, epidermal exocytosis of lymphocytes, apoptotic keratinocytes, dermal edema Erythema Multiforme‐like eruption 10d Systemic Prednisone 25 mg/day
16 Lavery, M. J. 58 F Erythema Multiforme (quiescent), recurrent episodes of herpes labialis RA, Endometriosis, HTN, thyroid goiter Abatacept, famciclovir 1 & 2 NM A painful cutaneous eruption, erythematous concentric targetoid plaques on the palms of her hands and soles of the feet bilaterally 1st: 12 h,2nd:1d NM Erythema Multiforme‐like eruption NM Topical Clobetasol
17 Gambichler, T. 74 F NM Severe dementia syndrome Pantoprazole 1 NM Erythematous partly violaceous coalescing macules and papules with slightly indicated cocarde formation on the trunk and extremities 1d epidermal atrophy, vacuolar interface dermatitis, lymphocytic infiltrates, dyskeratoses of basal keratinocytes Rowell's syndrome NM NM
18 Ohsawa, R. 55 F NM Neg NM 1 pain at the injection

d2: pruritic papules and erythematous lesions developed over the entire body except for the face

d6: mild pruritic vesicopapular, erythematous macular and morbilliform eruption on the bilateral flanks and extremities

2d perivascular lymphocytic infiltrates, basal cell vacuolization and intraepidermal vesicle with mild spongiotic change containing collections of Langerhans cells and degenerated acantholysis‐like keratinocytes,microthrombi in small vessels in the mid‐ and deep dermis,perivascular and intraepidermal lymphocytic infiltrates with CD8+ > CD4+ cells Morbilliform rash 7d

2d: topical betamethasone dipropionate and oral antihistamine: ineffective,

6d: 15 mg of oral predonisolone, withholding 2nd dose of vaccine

19 Farinazzo, E. 37 F NM NM NM NM NM Morbilliform eruption NM NM Morbilliform eruption NM NM
20 Weinstock‐Guttman, B. 31 F history of allergic reaction to cefixime history of MOGSD and biopsy‐confirmed smoldering myeloma with monoclonal gammopathy IV RTX for the last 2 years, monthly doses of IVIG (1st vaccination 12 weeks after the RTX infusion) 1 local warmth

1st: multiple urticarial papules and plaques located on both lower extremities and gluteal area, primarily left side (unilateral side of the vaccination), local

2nd: lesions increased in size and became more evident

Resolution: minimal hyperpigmentation residue

1st:7d, 2nd: 2d NM Late onset erythema NM oral corticosteroids tapered within 3 weeks (15 mg/10 mg/5 mg prednisone)
19 Farinazzo, E. 44 F NM NM NM 2 NM Purplish macule on the third finger of one hand 10d NM Fixed Drug Eruption NM NM
With mRNA‐1273
5 Sidlow, J. S. 45 M NM atopy and seasonal allergies NM 1 Neg Only after 1st: pruritic morbilliform rash with spread to the arms and abdomen 8d spongiosis and a superficial and deep, perivascular and interstitial infiltrate, mixed cell type with numerously abundant eosinophils and occasional neutrophils within the reticular dermis Generalized reaction 7d Neg
5 Sidlow, J. S. 31 F History of guttate psoriasis NM NM 1 & 2 2nd: low‐grade fever, generalized achiness, and malaise Both doses: urticarial papular eruption on the contralateral aspect of the right arm 3d spongiosis and a superficial and deep, perivascular and interstitial infiltrate, mixed cell type with eosinophils and occasional neutrophils within the reticular dermis Generalized reaction 7d Neg
5 Sidlow, J. S. 88 F NM multiple drug allergies NM 1 1st: pins and needles sensation on the limbs and dysesthesia on the tongue Only after 1st: generalized and progressing pruritus 3d spongiosis and a superficial and deep, perivascular and interstitial infiltrate, mixed cell type with eosinophils and occasional neutrophils within the reticular dermis Generalized reaction NM Benadryl (Johnson and Johnson) and Sarna (Stiefel) lotion
21 Kong, Joyce 66 M NM HTN, hyperlipidemia, DM, CKD, CAD, idiopathic hypothyroidism Amlodipine, Aspirin, Brimonidine, Clopidogrel, Furosemide, Gabapentin, Insulin, Levothyroxine 2 fever, myalgias, malaise; After 5d: lower extremity muscle tenderness, stiffness with preserved strength Painful blistering rash on torso, arms, legs, violaceous, poorly demarcated patches on trunk, arms, thighs, large flaccid bullae, erosion on buttocks, posterior shoulder, and scrotum

1d

epidermal necrosis, with detachment from the underlying dermis forming a subepidermal blister, a very sparse lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate and a sparse perivascular dermatitis Extensive Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption 5d Ibuprofen, High‐dose Oral Prednisone, drainage of patient's bullae, Mupirocin Ointment with Vaseline
With Ad26.COV2.S
22 Lospinoso, K. 74 M Known allergy to sulfa drugs and amoxicillin‐clavulanic acid, no prior vaccination‐related reactions Panhypopituitarism, adrenal insufficiency, neurogenic bladder, obstructive sleep apnea Prednisone (20 mg, daily) 1 ipsilateral arm discomfort, including the axilla, within 24 h of administration Generalized distribution (50% of body) of erythematous plaques, numerous small, non‐follicular pustules, with sparing of the face, genitals, and mucosae; Significant acral swelling 3d epidermal spongiosis with focal, dermal neutrophilic inflammation and occasional eosinophils, scattered subcorneal neutrophilic pustules Spongiotic and pustular eruption 20d Oral Prednisone (20 mg, daily), Topical Steroids
23 Song, E. J. 83 F Neg HTN, hypothyroidism, breast cancer Palbociclib, Letrozole, Vitamin D 1 Neg pruritic erythematous annular patches with central clearing on the breast, abdomen, and axilla; scattered petechiae on previous sites of involvement 2d a mixed spongiotic and interface dermatitis with rare eosinophils and extravasated erythrocytes Widespread annular eruption 14d Fexofenadine 360 mg daily, Cetirizine 20 mg daily, Triamcinolone 0.1% cream BD
With ChAdOx1 nCoV‐ 19
24 Dash, S. 60 M NM DM, HTN Teneligliptin, Metformin and Amlodipine 1 Fever, oral ulceration and skin rash Multiple purpuric macules present all over the body with peri‐lesional erythema; lesions coalesced to form large sheets of necrosed skin over front and back of trunk, with bullae on few areas; Mucosal involvement: oral erosions, hemorrhagic crusting over the lips, eye congestion, erosions over the glans 3d Orthokeratosis, epidermal atrophy, infiltration of lymphocytes, neutrophils spongiosis, scattered degenerated apoptotic keratinocytes, basal cell degeneration, interface dermatitis, perivascular and peri‐adnexal inflammatory cell infiltrate, extravasation of erythrocytes in dermis Steven‐Johnson syndrome 7d Oral Cyclosporine 300 mg
14 Zafar, M. 55 F stable psoriasis and scleroderma NM NM 1 NM new‐onset non‐itchy rashes, with progressive worsening over the past month on hands and back 2d NM Rash without eosinophilia NM oral antihistamines and topical steroid creams
25 Tammaro, A. 35 F NM Prior COVID‐19 + NM 1 fever, nausea, and pain on the site of injection for 2d

extended erythematous

rash on the legs with pruritus and warmth

2d later: vesicular lesions on

top of that rash

Resolution: vesicular lesions were substituted by white discolorations

6d NM Local nonspecific inflammatory reaction to vaccination NM ebastine 10 mg and 2 tablets of betamethasone 1 mg (tapered for 4d)
2.3. Chilblain‐like lesions (CBLL) (n = 9)
With BNT162b2
26 Lesort, C 82 F psoriasis NM Methotrexate for more than 10 years 1 Neg slightly painful macular violaceous and erythematous lesions of the fingers and toes, suggestive of CBLL 24 h A partly necrotic epidermis, overlying a dense dermal lymphocytic infiltrate forming rather well‐circumscribed aggregates around blood vessels, eccrine sweat glands and occasionally nerves CBLL NM NM
27 Piccolo, V. 41 F Neg Neg Neg 2 NM CBLL on the volar aspects of, the second and the third fingertip of right hand along with an acrocyanosis of the hands Soon after NM CBLL NM NM
28 Pileri, A. 42 M NM NM NM 1 NM Nonpainful erythematous, purplish patches located on his distal phalanges and nail beds 12d NM CBLL NM NM
29 Davido, Benjamin 41 F NM Bipolar disorder Valproate for more than 10 years 1 Sudden toe pain with walking impairment, otherwise asymptomatic chilblain‐like skin changes on toes, itching at night; 10d after vaccination: non‐tender violaceous toes of the left foot, with no other dermatological lesion 4d NM CBLL 28d NM
19 Farinazzo, E. 27 F NM NM NM 1&2 NM

1st: Chilblain‐like rash on the first and third finger of one foot + urticarial rash

2nd: urticarial rash

1st: 4d,2nd:1d NM Chilblain‐like rash NM NM
With mRNA‐1273
30 Watad A. 48 F NM Neg NM 1 NM Painful chilblains like lesions on fingers; itchy urticarial‐type lesions (resembling urticarial multiforme)over volar aspect of both wrists and feet; evolving over thighs (asymptomatic) and extensor surfaces of both elbows; painful macular/nodular lesions over palmar surface of both hands 10d NM CBLL and Urticarial‐type lesions 7d Hydrocortisone 0.5%, Naproxen 500 mg
31 Kha, C. 70 M NM Pityriasis lichenoides chronica, clinically stable clobetasol 0.05% ointment 1 & 2 erythema, swelling, and pain with movement of the right PIP joints of the 4th and 5th digits for 10d

few scattered pruritic red edematous papules on an erythematous/violaceous background on palmar and lateral aspects of the fingers on right hand

1st: 2d, 2nd: 3d dense and predominantly perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate (majority of CD31 T cells) within the superficial‐to‐deep reticular dermis, epidermis normal with no vacuolar changes at the epidermal‐dermal junction, notable papillary dermal edema, some slightly thickened vessels walls with trophism of lymphocytes within the superficial dermis Chilblains 1st: 14d, 2nd: 7d

1st: Clobetasol 0.05%

ointment applied twice daily

2nd: Topical Steroid therapy

WithCoronaVac
32 Selami Aykut Temiz 44 M Neg, Prior COVID ‐ Neg Neg NM Neg Mildly pruritic, edematous violaceous plaques and nodules on the dorsal hands 7d NM Acral CBLL 21d Topical corticosteroids, Antihistamines
32 Selami Aykut Temiz 53 M Neg, Prior COVID ‐ Neg Neg NM Neg Erythematous‐to‐violaceous, patches on the marginal side of the fingers of both hands 7d NM Acral CBLL 21d Topical corticosteroids, Antihistamines
2.4. Pityriasis rosea (n = 9)
With BNT162b2
33 Cyrenne, Benoit 20 F Alopecia areata NM Neg 1 & 2 NM 1st: large, pruritic, red and scaly plaque at the inoculation site, small, red, scaly lesions on the trunk, 2nd: increased pruritus and an increasing number of lesions, multiple oval pink‐to‐tan‐colored thin plaques with peripheral scale on the trunk and proximal extremities 2d Parakeratosis with minimal acanthosis and spongiosis of the epidermis, few scattered dyskeratotic keratinocytes in the lower epidermis, Melanin incontinence, perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate and rare scattered extravasated red blood cells in the papillary dermis Pityriasis rosea‐like eruption 14d Topical corticosteroid therapy
33 Cyrenne, Benoit 40 M NM NM Neg 2 Neg 2nd: red and scaly plaque on lateral left axilla, widespread eruption of pruritic, symmetrically distributed, smaller plaques with peripheral scale on the trunk and proximal extremities 21d NM Pityriasis rosea 21d Doxycycline and Bilastine
34 Busto‐Leis, J.M. 29 M NM NM NM 2 NM Herald patch, typical oval‐shaped macules, appeared along skin tension lines 1d Mild spongiosis with foci of parakeratosis and a lymphohistiocytic infiltrate around superficial vessels Pityriasis rosea NM NM
34 Busto‐Leis, J.M. 26 M NM NM NM 2 NM Herald patch, typical oval‐shaped macules appeared along skin tension lines 7d Mild spongiosis with foci of parakeratosis and a lymphohistiocytic infiltrate around superficial vessels Pityriasis rosea NM NM
35 Carballido Vazquez, A.M. 35 M NM NM NM 1 & 2 NM Extremely itchy exanthema, a single oval erythematous lesion on the thigh, papulo‐squamous rash on the trunk and proximal extremities NM NM Pityriasis rosea like eruption 14d Antihistamines, Topical Betamethasone
19 Farinazzo, E. 42 F NM NM NM 2 NM Pityriasis rosea‐like rash on the thighs and abdomen 4d NM Pityriasis rosea‐like rash NM NM
19 Farinazzo, E. 64 M NM NM NM 1 NM Pityriasis rosea‐like rash on the neck, upper limbs, and trunk 5d NM Pityriasis rosea‐like rash NM NM
36 Abdullah, Lina 40 M NM Neg Neg 2 Neg Rash, single larger erythematous patch with scale on the back, papules on the arms, thighs, chest, abdomen, and flanks in a Blaschkoid distribution 7d Neg Pityriasis rosea 21d 0.1% Triamcinolone cream
With CoronaVac
37 Akdas, E. 45 F Neg Neg Neg 1 & 2 NM Plaques, with a peripheral collarette scaling, herald patch on the right scapula and the right breast, salmon‐colored plaques over the trunk and proximal extremities, many of which had peripheral scales; distribution of plaques: along cleavage lines reminiscent of a Christmas tree pattern on the patient's body 1st& 2nd: 4d Focal parakeratosis in mounds with exocytosis of lymphocytes, spongiosis in the epidermis and extravasated red blood cells in the dermis Pityriasis rosea 1st:21d 1st: oral Antihistamine, Topical corticosteroid
2.5. Herpes zoster (n = 8)
With BNT162b2
38 Tessas, Ioannis 44 M Mild varicella during a stressful period in childhood Dyslipidemia and active smoking NM 1 1st: neuropathic pain extending to the neck and the left hand, tiredness Only after 1st: pain and redness, herpetiform vesicular and erythematous rash on the left upper back and lateral side and inner side of the left arm (C5–C6 dermatomes) 7d NM Ipsilateral Herpes zoster NM Oral Valaciclovir TDS for 14d
39 Burlando, Martina 42 M NM Neg NM 1 NM Unilateral small papulovesicular lesions, heralded by a burning sensation, on right hemithorax 2d NM Herpes zoster NM Acyclovir 800 mg five times a day for 7d
40 Nanova, Krassimira 33 F Chickenpox in childhood NM NM 1 High‐grade fever Widespread rash, Multiple vesicular lesions with an erythematous rim, observed on the trunk, scalp, and limbs 7d NM Herpes zoster NM NM
19 Farinazzo, E. 34 F NM NM NM 1 NM Herpes Zoster of the scalp NM NM Herpes zoster NM NM
19 Farinazzo, E. 48 F NM NM NM 1 NM Herpes Zoster NM NM Herpes zoster NM NM
With CoronaVac
41 Bostan, E. 78 M NM CHD, CVA, HTN, COPD, radical cystectomy, prostatectomy Neg NM Neg Erythematous, painful, pruritic, stinging crusted, hemorrhagic vesicles upon an erythematous base involving the left mammary region (an area corresponding to T3‐ T4 dermatomes on the chest and the back) 5d NM Herpes zoster NM Oral valacyclovir TDS for 7d
With BBV152
42 Arora, P. 60 M NM DM, HTN NM NM Neg Multiple grouped vesicles on an erythematous base, present over the knee, and anterior aspect of right thigh 4d Intraepidermal spongiotic vesicle containing acantholytic cells with large vesicular nuclei neutrophils and dyskeratotic cells; Occasional multinucleate cell with ground‐glass chromatin and molded nuclei seen within the blister Herpes zoster 14d Oral Valacyclovir 1 g TDS for 7d, Topical Fusidic Acid BD
With ChAdOx1 nCoV‐ 19
43 Algaadi, S. A. 65 M Chicken pox at childhood CHD, HTN, DM NM 1 NM Painful grouped vesicles and ulcerations with a burning sensation on the right side of chest 6d NM Herpes zoster NM 7d Acyclovir, Topical Fusidic Acid
2.6. Purpuric lesions (n = 16)
2.6.1. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) (n = 14)
With BNT162b2
44 Ganzel, C. 53 M NM Morbid obesity, DM, HTN Lercanidipin, Losartan, Doxazocin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Aspirin NM Epistaxis and low PLT count Wet purpura on palate and petechial and purpuric rash on the trunk and limbs 14d NM ITP NM Dexamethasone 20 mg/d and IVIG, 1 g/kg,
45 Tarawneh, O. 22 M NM Neg Neg NM Neg Widespread petechiae and gum bleeding 3d NM ITP 3d Dexamethasone, PLT transfusion, IVIG at 1 g/kg
46 Mazzatenta, C 44 F NM NM NM 2 NM Asymptomatic purpuric lesions on the right and left eyelid, circumscribed on the upper eyelid 23d NM Purpuric lesions on the eyelids 10d Neg
46 Mazzatenta, C 63 M NM NM NM 2 NM Asymptomatic purpuric lesions on the right and left eyelid, circumscribed on the upper eyelid 14d NM Purpuric lesions on the eyelids 15d Neg
46 Mazzatenta, C 67 F NM NM NM 1 NM Moderately itchy ecchymotic lesions on upper eyelids 10d NM Purpuric lesions on the eyelids 12d Neg
47 de Bruijn, S. 38 F NM previously TTP‐ naïve Neg 1 & 2 blurred vision in the left eye (central serous chorioretinopathy) Bruises after 1st dose, increased bruising and petechiae, diffuse ecchymosis after 2nd dose 14d NM Immune‐ mediated TTP (iTTP) NM plasma exchange, methylprednisolone, Asprin, RTX, and caplacizumab
With mRNA‐1273
48 Toom, S. 36 F Allergy to acetaminophen ITP Etonogestrel‐Ethinyl Estradiol 1 A mild headache 7d post vaccination Diffuse petechiae of the extremities and trunk, easy bruising, oral ecchymosis 14d NM ITP 3d Dexamethasone 40 mg IV daily for 4d, IVIG 1 mg/kg for 3d, monitoring
49 Julian, J. A. 72 F Seasonal contact dermatitis Gout, DM Allopurinol, Sitagliptin NM NM Diffuse petechiae across arms, legs, and abdomen and hemorrhagic bullae of the gingival mucosa 1d NM ITP NM Dexamethasone, IVIG, aminocaproic acid, RTX, PLT transfusions
50 Helms, J. M. 74 M NM HTN, gout, hyperlipidemia and nonischemic cardiomyopathy NM 1 acute epistaxis diffuse cutaneous purpura Few hours NM Severe, Refractory Immune Thrombocytopenia NM High dose Dexamethasone, IVIG, PLT transfusions, RTX, Eltrombopag, plasma exchange, high dose Methylprednisolone, Romiplostim, Cefazolin
With ChAdOx1 nCoV‐ 19
51 Candelli, M 28 M NM Neg Neg 1 fatigue and headache for 10 days and fever for 2 days oral bleeding and the appearance of petechiae over the trunk, arms, and legs for 3d purpura over the trunk, all four limbs, and bleeding lesions within the oral cavity 19d NM ITP NM dexamethasone (40 mg/day)
52 Ryan, E. 35 F NM migraine Neg 1

general myalgia and

extreme fatigue,headache (different from her known migraine headaches

onset of bruising and petechiae 10d Marrow aspirate revealed some reactivefeatures with no evidence of an underlying infiltrative disorder VITT NM preemptively anticoagulated with apixaban
53 Thaler, J. 62 F NM substituted hypothyroidism of unresolved genesis since age 20 NM 1 flu‐ like symptoms including aching joints, moderate headache, and moderate dizziness, self‐ medicated with 1 g paracetamol, fever: 400 mg aspirin twice unusually large hematoma after slight biting of lip, gum bleedings, an atraumatic hematoma at the right ankle, small hematomas and petechiae of the limbs 8d NM VIPIT NM low dose fibrinogen concentrate (1 g for 2d), danaparoid‐ sodium 750 IE IV bolus + 1500 IE SC, followed by 1500 IESC every 8 h). high dose IVIG (1 g/kg),prednisolone (0.75 mg/kg)(2d)
With Ad26.COV2.S
54 Costello, A. 40 F NM migraines, obesity NM 1 sudden headache (intermittent, worsening with sinus pressure, prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate, methocarbamol, and methylprednisolone), body aches, fever, chills, bilateral lower‐extremity pain without edema, intermittent vertigo swollen red cheeks, petechiae on her right cheek and bilateral breasts and spontaneous bruising in extremities 10‐12d NM vaccine‐induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia NM Bivalirudin, Prednisone, (1 mg/kg/day), IVIG (1 g/kg/day), discharged on Rivaroxaban and a Prednisone taper
With CoronaVac
55 Cebeci, F. 82 F NM seronegative RA, HTN Hydroxychloroquine 3 years, Olmesartan 2 years Prednisolone 5 mg 6 months (discontinued 3 weeks vaccination) 1 weakness, burning in the legs

1st: diffuse petechial rash on both lower extremities

2nd: uneventful

1d NM petechial rash as a vaccine‐ induced hypersensitivity reaction 7d Prednisolone restarted 1 week after complete remission of the rash
2.6.2. Vasculitis associated purpura (n = 2)
With BNT162b2
30 Watad A. 53 M NM Neg NM 1 Mild abdominal pain, arthralgia Palpable purpura 3d Leukocytoclastic cutaneous vasculitis (IgA and C3 deposits in the vessel walls) Henoch‐Schonlein purpura NM Dexamethasone 10 mg, Prednisone 60 mg thereafter
With BBV152
56 Kharkar, V. 31 F Neg Neg Neg 2 NM painful palpable purpura on legs, predominantly on the left leg, Dermoscopy: irregularly arranged red blotches, with an orange–red background 4d Perivascular infiltrate comprised of eosinophils and lymphocytes with a few neutrophils, along with erythrocyte extravasation, perivascular fibrin and perivascular edema Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (cSVV) 10d Wait‐and‐watch policy
2.7.Inflammatory flare‐ups (n = 27)
2.7.1. Autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (n = 13)
2.7.1.1. Psoriasis (n = 3)
With BNT162b2
57 Cohen, Stephanie R 46 F Psoriasis (2 years in remission) Psoriatic arthritis, IBS, leukocytoclastic vasculitis (biopsy‐proven) Prednisone 1 & 2 Neg 1st: mild exacerbation of palpable purpuric papules on the bilateral lower legs, 2nd: exacerbated again with significant exquisitely tender palpable purpuric papules distributed bilaterally on the lower legs, feet, upper extremities, lower back, and abdomen 1st& 2nd: 2d Perivascular mixed inflammatory infiltrate with numerous neutrophils, lymphocytes, occasional eosinophils, leukocytoclasia and erythrocyte extravasation, no fibrinoid necrosis of vessels Small vessel vasculitis such as IgA vasculitis (Leukocytoclastic vasculitis flare) NM Topical steroids and a Prednisone taper
With mRNA‐1273
30 Watad A. 36 F Psoriasis since childhood (mild) NM NM 1 Dactylitis, stiffness and tightness, finger joint pain Painful erythematous macules over palmar surfaceof several fingers on both hands, painful chilblains like lesions (CBLL) on fingers 10d NM NM NM Ibuprofen 800 mg
With CoronaVac
58 Onsun, Nahide 72 M Plaque psoriasis Prerenal acute injury, HTN Indapamide 1 Fever Diffuse erythema, desquamation, and coalescing pustules over the entire body 4d Compatible with generalized pustular psoriasis Generalized pustular psoriasis NM Acitretin (25 mg/d), IV infliximab 5 mg/kg
2.7.1.2. Lichen planus or lichenoid reactions (n = 2)
With BNT162b2
59 Hiltun, I. 56 F Lichen planus lesions 7 years prior (successfully treated with topical therapy) NM Neg 2 NM Polygonal, well‐delimited, erythematous papules in the ankles, periumbilical area, flexural wrist and forearms and mammary and axillary folds, Dermoscopy: slight desquamation and Wickham's striae, no mucosal or nail involvement 2d Typical findings of lichen planus with epidermal hyperplasia forming a characteristic saw‐tooth appearance with wedge‐shaped hypergranulosis, vacuolar degeneration of basal layer and dense lymphocytic infiltrate in the superficial dermis Lichen planus NM High‐potency Topical corticosteroids
39 Burlando, Martina 47 M Previously diagnosed with lichen planus located on both forearms Neg NM 1 NM Sudden worsening of the preexisting papules, which spread to both arms and trunk 1d Refused by patient Lichenoid reactions NM Topical corticotherapy BD for 10d
2.7.1.3. Behçet's (n = 4)
With BNT162b2
30 Watad A. 21 M Behcet's disease for 3 years NM Colchicine 1 NM Oral aphthous ulcers 5d NM Behcet's disease flare NM 20 mg Prednisone for 7d
30 Watad A. 55 M Behcet's disease for 20 years Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Apremilast 2 Synovitis of small joints Oral aphthous ulcers(on the tongue) 7d NM Behcet's disease flare NM Colchicine 0.5 mg BD, 5 mg Prednisone
30 Watad A. 20 M Behcet's disease for 2 years NM Colchicine 1 NM Oral aphthous ulcers 3d NM Behcet's disease flare NM Colchicine 2 mg daily
30 Watad A. 34 M Behcet's disease for 10 years Neg Colchicine, Humira 1 NM Pustular skin lesions 5d NM Behcet's disease flare NM NSAIDs, increase of Colchicine dose
2.7.1.4. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (n = 2)
With BNT162b2
30 Watad A. 78 F Laboratory SLE NM NM 1 Fever and arthritis Erythematous rash (generalized acute cutaneous lupus), purpura, oral aphthous ulcers 2d Biopsy from purpura: leukocytoclastic vasculitis Leukocytoclastic vasculitis NM Hydroxychloroquine
With ChAdOx1 nCoV‐ 19
30 Watad A. 50 F SLEwith arthritis, mucosal ulcers and hemolysis NM NM 1 Severe hemolysis and arthralgia Oral and nasal ulceration 14d NM SLE flare NM Prednisolone 60 mg daily, RTX
2.7.1.5. Other AIIRDs (n = 2)
With BNT162b2
30 Watad A. 62 F Dermatomyositis NM Methotrexate, Plaquenil 1 NM Skin rash similar to the dermatomyositis rash 7d NM Dermatomyositis flare 7d Local Steroid cream
30 Watad A. 42 F NM Transient synovitis NM 1 Migratory arthritis of small joints Painless hemorrhagic rash on toes, erythema on small joints 4d NM Florid clinical arthritis of the PIP joints 7d Prednisolone 10 mg, daily
2.7.3. Ulcerative colitis (UC) (n = 1)
With BNT162b2
30 Watad A. 28 M NM UC for 10 years, HES for 5 years, (well controlled) Vedolizumab, Cyclosporin 1 Hemorrhagic diarrhea Vesicular skin rash, oral aphthosis 4d NM Flare of HES and UC NM 1 gr of Sulomedrol daily for 3d, Prednisone 60 mg/day
2.7.4. BCG scar local skin inflammation (n = 2)
With BNT162b2
60 Lopatynsky‐Reyes, E. Z. 31 F NM Neg NM 1 headaches, chills, myalgias, pain at injection site, lymphadenopathies Only after 2nd: inflammation area of 1.5 cm on the BCG scar site with erythema, induration, but painless to palpation (5 cm from the COVID vaccine injection site) 2nd: 2d NM BCG Scar Local Skin Inflammation 4d 2nd: three doses of Oral Paracetamol
With mRNA‐1273
60 Lopatynsky‐Reyes, E. Z. 28 F NM NM NM 1 & 2 1st: pain, redness at the injection site, myalgias, arthralgias, malaise, 2nd: headache, nausea, myalgias, arthralgias, and malaise 1st: redness at injection site, 2nd erythematous reaction followed by pain, induration, and mild edema at BCG scar site (3 cm below COVID vaccine injection site) 2nd: 36 h NM BCG Scar Local Skin Inflammation 2d 2nd: four doses of Oral Paracetamol
2.7.5. Radiation recall phenomenon (n = 3)
With BNT162b2
61 Soyfer, V. 68 M NM Metastatic soft tissues sarcoma in the posterior chest wall and 1 lesion in the right lung Preoperative radiation therapy, resection in the posterior chest wall 2 NM pain, burning sensation, redness, and mild skin exfoliation in the area of the posterior chest wall electron field (the electron port shape closely resembles the erythematic area) 5d NM Radiation Recall Phenomenon a few days Topical steroids and painkillers
61 Soyfer, V. 64 M NM Metastatic solitary fibrous tumor Radiation of lumbar vertebrae after spinal cord surgery 2 NM Only after 2nd dose (14d after RT): skin redness and itching sensation, sparing the skin covering the lumbar spine 6d NM Radiation Recall Phenomenon 7d Neg
With CoronaVac
62 Afacan, E 60 F Melanoma NM Dabrafenib/Trametinib combination therapy 1 Sudden onset painful lesion on the medial side of the right leg Well demarcated, erythematous, indurated plaque confined to an area of previous irradiation 5d Epidermal intercellular edema, lymphocyte exocytosis, and rare necrotic keratinocytes as well as increased dermal collagenization and fibrosis Radiation Recall Phenomenon NM NM
2.7.6. Inflammatory reaction to hyaluronic acid (HA) soft tissue fillers (n = 2)
With BNT162b2
63 Michon, A. 39 F NM Neg Neg 1 flu‐ like illness symptoms (fatigue, headache, myalgias, and anorexia), which resolved within 4d tender, erythematous swelling at the left tear trough area (areas previously treated with filler) 2d NM Delayed inflammatory reaction to HA fillers 5d Spontaneous resolution
63 Michon, A. 61 F NM intermittent benign vertigo Neg 1 Flu‐like illness symptoms intermittent facial swelling mostly on cheeks and undereye (areas previously treated with filler), lasting for almost 1d per episode, and once for 72 h 1d NM Delayed inflammatory reaction to HA fillers 2d after hyaloronidase 75 units of hyaluronidase at a concentration of 150 units/mL
2.7.7. No Flare‐up in Autoimmune Disorders (n = 6)
With BNT162b2
64 Iannone, Michela 48 F HS for 6 years (vaccination was after 90D of treatment with a single HS flare), anti–TNF‐ α‐induced lupus syndrome Concomitant endometriosis Surgical drains, systemic Clindamycin/Rifampicin, Ixekizumab SC 160 mg 1 & 2 NM No adverse events and no HS flares NM NM NM NM Routine continuation of Ixekizumab
65 Pacifico, A 48 M Psoriasis, with flares of both PsO and PsA during asymptomatic COVID‐19 infection, spontaneous resolution 10 days after COVID‐19 remission Psoriatic arthritis Apremilast, achieving stable remission, maintained for 8 months 1 & 2 NM No psoriasis flares with either dose NM NM NM NM NM
65 Pacifico, A 36 F Plaque psoriasis, concurrent pustular palmoplantar psoriasis area NM Apremilast and narrowband UVB for 3 years NM Neg No psoriasis flares with either dose NM NM NM NM NM
66 Rama, T. A. 37 F Adult‐onset monomorphic maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis lesions with generalized pruritus, flare up of lesions, and osteopenia severe mast cells mediator‐related symptoms including abdominal colicky pain, bloating and diarrhea Antihistamines, Montelukast 1 Neg No mastocytosis flare NM NM NM NM NM
66 Rama, T. A. 47 F monomorphic maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis, anaphylaxis with multiple drugs, pruritus MC mediator‐related symptoms including migraines, gastroesophageal reflux, and osteopenia Antihistamines, montelukast 1 Myalgia No mastocytosis flare 1d NM NM NM NM
With ChAdOx1 nCoV‐19
65 Pacifico, A 76 M Psoriasis for 4 years: stable residual Psoriasis area severity index (PASI) of 3 NM Apremilast for 4 years 1 1st: fever (38.5°C) and myalgia for 3 days No psoriasis flares with either dose NM NM NM NM NM

Abbreviations: 1st, after the first dose; 2nd, after the second dose; AIIRD, autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases; ASAT, aspartate aminotransferase; BD, twice a day; BPH, benign prostatic hypertrophy; CAD, coronary artery disease; CBLL, chilblain‐like lesions; CHD, coronary heart disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; d, days; GGT 2N, gamma‐glutamyl transferase twice normal upper limit; HA, hyaluronic acid; HES, hypereosinophilic syndrome; HS, hidradenitis suppurativa; HTN, hypertension; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome; ITP, immune thrombocytopenic purpura; IVIG, intravenous immunoglobulin; MC, mast cell; MOGSD, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein spectrum disorder; Neg, negative; NM, not mentioned; PIP, proximal interphalangeal; PLT, platelet; PO, by mouth; PsA, psoriatic arthritis; PsO, plaque psoriasis; RT, radiation therapy; RTX, rituximab; SC, subcutaneously; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus; TDS, three times a day; UVB, ultraviolet B.

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