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Dermatological manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infected/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients in a referral hospital of central Kerala
S Criton, KB Mohan, PU Asokan
Departments of Dermato-Venereology, and Medicine, Medical College Hospital, Velappaya-680 596, India
Correspondence Address:
S Criton
Departments of Dermato-Venereology, and Medicine, Medical College Hospital, Velappaya-680 596
India
Correspondence Address:
S Criton
Departments of Dermato-Venereology, and Medicine, Medical College Hospital, Velappaya-680 596
India
| How to cite this article: Criton S, Mohan K B, Asokan P U. Dermatological manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infected/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients in a referral hospital of central Kerala. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1995;61:89-90 |
Copyright: (C)1995 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A number of skin diseases are described in association with HIV infection/AIDS. In the present study the frequency of various skin manifestations among HIV infected/ AIDS patients are noted. Generalised pruritus and dry skin were the common manifestations encountered. There was a significant absence of Kaposi’s sarcoma, multi-dermatomal herpes zoster and oral hairy leukoplakia. A prominent hyperpigmented band on finger nails was seen.
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