Pruritic papular eruptions of HIV: a clinicopathologic and therapeutic study

Sir, Pruritic papular eruptions (PPEs) of HIV disease are characterized by chronic, sterile pruritic papules and pustules on the extensor surfaces of the arms, dorsa of the hands, trunk, and face with sparing of the palms and soles. [6],[7] PPE remains the most common cutaneous manifestation in HIV...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2008-09, Vol.74 (5), p.501-503
Hauptverfasser:	Lakshmi, S Jhansi, Rao, G Raghurama, Rao, K Ananda, Prasad, P Guru, Kumar, Y Hari Kishan
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antihistamines Corticosteroids Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use Diagnosis Disease Drug therapy Exanthema - complications Exanthema - pathology Exanthema - therapy Female Follow-Up Studies Health aspects HIV HIV (Viruses) HIV Infections - complications HIV Infections - pathology HIV Infections - therapy Human immunodeficiency virus Humans Industrialized nations Male Pruritus - complications Pruritus - pathology Pruritus - therapy Skin lesions Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Sir, Pruritic papular eruptions (PPEs) of HIV disease are characterized by chronic, sterile pruritic papules and pustules on the extensor surfaces of the arms, dorsa of the hands, trunk, and face with sparing of the palms and soles. [6],[7] PPE remains the most common cutaneous manifestation in HIV disease, with prevalence varying between 11% and 46% according to the geographic area; and it is more prevalent in less developed countries of the world.
ISSN:	0378-6323 0973-3922 1998-3611
DOI:	10.4103/0378-6323.44318