Purpura Annularis Telangiectodes of Majocchi Following a Booster Dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Coincidence or Correlation?

Following the widespread distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, a range of side effects have been reported globally. These effects range from mild reactions, such as injection site discomfort and fever, to rarer events like allergic responses. While most side effects have been mild and transient, their occurrence has prompted further investigation into their frequency, severity, and underlying mechanisms. Despite the generally favorable safety profile of current vaccines, ongoing research remains essential to ensuring their continued safety and effectiveness across diverse populations. In this paper, we present the case of a 25-year-old female diagnosed with purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi following a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Whether this represents a causal association or a coincidental occurrence warrants further investigation.

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Cureus
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2025-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78336
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Retinal and Optic Conditions
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Purpura Annularis Telangiectodes of Majocchi Following a Booster Dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Coincidence or Correlation?

Amal Al Salmi, Maimuna Al-Saadi, Abdullah Al Shibli
2 citations
Cureus
Retinal and Optic Conditions
3.41
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Purpura Annularis Telangiectodes of Majocchi Following a Booster Dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Coincidence or Correlation?

Amal Al Salmi, Maimuna Al-Saadi, Abdullah Al Shibli
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Abstract

Following the widespread distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, a range of side effects have been reported globally. These effects range from mild reactions, such as injection site discomfort and fever, to rarer events like allergic responses. While most side effects have been mild and transient, their occurrence has prompted further investigation into their frequency, severity, and underlying mechanisms. Despite the generally favorable safety profile of current vaccines, ongoing research remains essential to ensuring their continued safety and effectiveness across diverse populations. In this paper, we present the case of a 25-year-old female diagnosed with purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi following a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Whether this represents a causal association or a coincidental occurrence warrants further investigation.

CureusVol. 17(2)
Oman Medical College (OM), Al-Buraimi University College (OM), Khoula Hospital (OM)
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Retinal and Optic Conditions
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Purpura Annularis Telangiectodes of Majocchi Following a Booster Dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Coincidence or Correlation? — Amal Al Salmi, Maimuna Al-Saadi, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS