POROKERATOSIS OF MIBELLI AND HIV-INFECTION

Background. The exacerbation of porokeratosis of Mibelli associated with inmunosuppression has been well documented. Materials and Methods. We describe the clinical and histologic data of three cases of HIV‐infected patients, who developed porokeratosis following HIV‐contact. Results. The three reported patients were found to have the clinical and histologic features of porokeratosis of Mibelli. Either the exacerbation or development of the disease followed HIV infection. Conclusion. Although porokeratosis is not a disease indicative of AIDS, its flare‐up or its presence in HIV‐infected patients may serve as a marker of inmunodeficiency.