10 Kawasaki Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Peeling of the Skin and Beau’s Lines
Peeling of the skin, or desquamation, is the shedding of the outermost layer of the skin. In Kawasaki disease, it mostly occurs on the fingers and toes and usually begins around the nails two to three weeks after a fever has started. It may gradually spread to the palms and soles.
It may also result in the shedding of the affected nails. Approximately 11 percent of patients continue to experience this symptom for many years after the disease is treated. In addition, Beau’s lines (deep transverse grooves on the nails) can about 5-8 days after fever sets in and will typically last up to 4 weeks.
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