Skin and Mucosal Disorders in HIV
Skin and mucosal disorders are more severe in immune suppressed (HIV-infected) patients and may be worsened by IRIS. HIV may present initially with skin or mucosal lesions, or these lesions may develop during the course of the illness. Lesions respond to antiretroviral therapy together with treatment for the specific skin and/or mucosal disorder. Skin eruptions or rashes are relatively common in
Skin and mucosal disorders are more severe in immune suppressed (HIV-infected) patients and may be worsened by IRIS. HIV may present initially with skin or mucosal lesions, or these lesions may develop during the course of the illness. Lesions respond to antiretroviral therapy together with treatment for the specific skin and/or mucosal disorder. Skin eruptions or rashes are relatively common in HIV-infected patients and may be due to antiretroviral and other medicines. Conditions that are more common in patients with HIV, and that may be present atypically include:
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Chapter 5: Dermatology, 5.5. Vesicles And Pustules, 5.5.2 Skin And Mucosal Disorders In HIV