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. 2014 Apr;32(2):211-25.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2013.12.006. Epub 2014 Jan 22.

The spectrum of HIV-associated infective and inflammatory dermatoses in pigmented skin

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The spectrum of HIV-associated infective and inflammatory dermatoses in pigmented skin

Mojakgomo Hendrick Motswaledi et al. Dermatol Clin. 2014 Apr.

Abstract

HIV and AIDS patients often suffer from various skin infections of viral, bacterial, and fungal origin. In addition, parasitic infestations are prevalent. Common inflammatory dermatoses include seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, photodermatitis, and pruritic papular eruptions. This article discusses some of these conditions with an emphasis on clinical presentation. In patients with pigmented skin, diagnosis maybe challenging and complicated by dyspigmentation.

Keywords: Aids; HIV; Immunosuppression; Infections; Inflammatory dermatoses; Treatment.

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