Cutaneous Manifestations of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Update 1987

    Fisher Bk, Warner Lc
    TLDR AIDS patients often have specific skin conditions that help in early diagnosis and management.
    The document provided an update on the cutaneous manifestations associated with AIDS as of 1987, detailing various skin conditions such as Kaposi's sarcoma, oral candidiasis, molluscum contagiosum, oral hairy leukoplakia, seborrheic dermatitis, and eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. It highlighted the prevalence and clinical presentations of these dermatological issues in AIDS patients, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these skin manifestations for early diagnosis and management of the disease. The review also noted the impact of HIV on the skin's immune response, leading to unusual presentations of common skin diseases and increased susceptibility to infections.
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