Delayed large local reactions occurred after 15% of first doses and after 18% of second doses. Ice and antihistamines can help alleviate symptoms. 34 year-old female with no significant past medical history who presented for the evaluation of petechiae rash from Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. "Our findings could provide critical reassurance to people with rashes, hives and swelling after dose 1 of their mRNA vaccines.". While skin reactions related to the COVID-19 vaccines are rare, Freeman said it is difficult to determine exactly how rare. Results: From December 2020 to February 2021, we recorded 414 cutaneous reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna (83%) and Pfizer (17%). It can be quite uncomfortable too. The cases were collected between December and February, before the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had been authorized, so it was not included. The rashes didnt last for too long though, disappearing after two to 11 days, as I reported for Forbes. Some people develop a red, itchy, swollen, or even painful rash where they received their COVID-19 vaccine shot. Thank you for taking the time to confirm your preferences. A study by allergists at Massachusetts General Hospital found almost two per cent of 49,197 who were jabbed reported skin reactions - making the side effects rare. Update your Find a Dermatologist profile, the Academy's directory that's visited by over 1 million people a year. All rights reserved. part may be reproduced without the written permission. For further assistance with reporting to VAERS, call 1-800-822-7967. Reporting since the vaccine, has bilateral knee pain. Hives was the next most reported reaction to the jab. A review of 414 skin reactions associated with the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines showed a variety of rashes, eruptions, and injection-site inflammation. No other type of reaction occurred in more than 1%-2% of patients after either dose. No rash. Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. A temporary rash shouldnt cause too much concern. BOSTON Skin problems such as itchiness, rashes, hives and swelling can occur in some individuals after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, but its not clear how common these reactions are or how frequently they recur with a subsequent vaccination. "As far as dermatology, there have not been any serious adverse reactions noted post-COVID vaccine which needed intervention," Green added. In addition to studying a large spectrum of skin reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines, the researchers assessed patients responses from the first dose to the second. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Nonecaused alife-threatening reaction, a finding the study's senior author Dr. Esther Freeman found reassuring. Even if you have a pretty impressive rash after the vaccine, as long as it didn't start within four hours of vaccination you should feel comfortable getting the second dose.". At least one symptom survey was completed by 40,640 employees after the first dose of vaccine.