The Spectrum of HIV-Associated Infective and Inflammatory Dermatoses in Pigmented Skin

• Autores: Mojakgomo Hendrick Motswaledi, Willie Visser
• Localización: Dermatologic clinics, ISSN 0733-8635, Vol. 32, Nº. 2, 2014 (Ejemplar dedicado a: African Skin and Hair Disorders), págs. 211-225
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • 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.