Dermatologists nationwide are seeing a sudden influx of what some are calling "COVID toes." Here's how the condition may be linked to the infection. (Photo: Getty Images ...

COVID toes is a mysterious coronavirus symptom characterized by swollen, discolored toes. But while it may look strange, it's not usually cause for concern in children.

Idiopathic toe walking affects between 5% and 12% of healthy children and researchers don’t know its causes. There may be a genetic cause as it is often seen in multiple family members.

As many as one in 20 children may predominantly walk on their toes in early childhood. Youngsters who have developmental delays or neuropsychiatric disorders, however, are more likely to walk on their ...