HIV and Skin Conditions
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Dermatological problems occur in more than 90% of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)[1]. HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system and, without treatment, will progress into Acquired Immune-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is characterised by opportunistic infections that are usually fatal if untreated. Certain skin conditions occur at specific stages of HIV infection[1].
Aetiology[edit | edit source]
Some skin conditions typically experienced by individuals with HIV are opportunistic infections, in that they take advantage of a weakened immune system[2]. Other skin conditions result from an over active immune system in response to antiretroviral treatment, or as a side effect of the drugs themselves[2].
Common types of skin conditions in HIV[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Implications for physiotherapy[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Halder S, Banerjee S, Halder A, Pal P. Skin diseases in HIV-infected patients: Impact of immune status and histological correlation. Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. 2012;33(1):65. Accessed 28 Jan 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 John Hopkins Medicine. HIV/AIDS and Skin Conditions [online]. Accessed 28 Jan 2022
