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Herpes Zoster 
HPV   
Kaposi's Sarcoma           
Leishmaniasis                 
Lupus Vulgaris

Melanoma        
M, Contagiosum                      Verruca                        
M. Haemophilum                     
Oncological Disorders       
Onychomychosis
Perineal Ulcers
Pox Virus
Pressure Ulcers
Psoriasis
Reiter's Syndrome
Scabies
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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August 2017
 

Cutaneous Diseases: General/Miscellaneous
                                 

          Books and Internet Documents

  FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Guidelines on the Treatment of Skin and Oral HIV-Associated Conditions in Children and Adults.
Geneva: World Health Organization; 2014.
Internet Document

 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Dermatophytosis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection: clinical aspects and etiologic agents.
Costa JE, Neves RP, Delgado MM, et al 

Acta Trop
. 2015 Jul 19
Abstract

Cutaneous manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus: a clinical update.
Altman K, Vanness E, Westergaard RP.

Curr Infect Dis Rep
. 2015 Mar;17(3):464.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
The Skin and HIV: No Superficial Matter.
Parker SR.

Top Antivir Med
. 2014 September/October;22(4):680-684.
Paper

HIV infection predisposes skin to toxic epidermal necrolysis via depletion of skin-directed CD4+ T cells.
Yang C, Mosam A, Mankahla A,  et al

J Am Acad Dermatol
. 2014 Mar 12
Abstract

The dermatologist and the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Tschachler E.

Clin Dermatol
. 2014 Mar-Apr;32(2):286-9.
Abstract

Histopathological study of cutaneous manifestations in HIV and AIDS patients.
Rane SR, Agrawal PB, Kadgi NV, et al.
Int J Dermatol. 2013 Dec 10. .
Abstract

Initial diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in a 56-year-old man with non-healing forearm lesion.
Zapata HJ, Villanueva M, Shenoi S.
BMJ Case Rep
. 2013 Nov 18;2013.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Scleredema in a Patient with AIDS-Related Lipodystrophy Syndrome.
Yachoui R, Traisak P, Jagga S.
Case Report Endocrinol. 2013;2013:943798. .
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Skin lesions in a HIV-positive female.
Moret M, Schouten WE, Hoekzema R, van den Berk GE

Neth J Med
. 2011 Oct;69(10):452-475.
Paper

Dermatology and HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Hu J, McKoy K, Papier A, et al
J
 lob Infect Dis
. 2011 Jul;3(3):275-80.
Abstract

HIV Dermatology in Canada: Cutaneous Disease Burden and Demographic Characteristics of a
Specialized Urban Practice.
Shapero JL, Leslie J, de Gannes GC.
J Cutan Med Surg. 2011 May-Jun;15(3):137-42
Abstract

New insights into HIV-1-primary skin disorders.
Cedeno-Laurent F, Gomez-Flores M, Mendez N,  et al

J Int AIDS Soc
. 2011 Jan 24;14(1):5.
Abstract

Skin infections in HIV-infected individuals in the era of HAART.
Rodgers S, Leslie KS.

Curr Opin Infect Dis
. 2010 Dec 16.
Abstract

Remission of Severe CD8(+) Cytotoxic T Cell Skin Infiltrative Disease in Human
Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Sbidian E, Battistella M, Rivet J,  et al

Clin Infect Dis
. 2010 Aug 5
Abstract

Skin disorders in Korean patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus and
their association with a CD4 lymphocyte count: a preliminary study.
Kim TG, Lee KH, Oh SH.
 
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
. 2010 Apr 8
Abstract

FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Buruli ulcer lesions in HIV-positive patient.
Kibadi K, Colebunders R, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ,

Emerg Infect Dis. 2010 Apr;16(4):738-9.
Letter

Dermatopathological challenges in the human immunodeficiency virus and
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome era.
Ramdial PK.

Histopathology
. 2010 Jan;56(1):39-56.
Abstract

   
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Skin disease in hospitalized adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe: a strong indicator
of underlying advanced HIV infection
S. Lowe R. Ferrand, N. Mangeya, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Increased incidence of skin cancers among HIV-infected persons
Crum-Cianflone N, Marconi V, Weintrob A, et al
(4th IAS Conference)
Abstract


Cellulitis
                                 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiology and microbiology of cellulitis and bacterial soft tissue infection during HIV
disease: a 10-year survey.
Manfredi R, Calza L, Chiodo F.
J Cutan Pathol 2002 Mar;29(3):168-72
Abstract

Dermatomyositis
                                 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Dermatomyositis and HIV.
Chand M, Naaraayan A, Sarmosyan K, Lederman J,
 
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
. 2016 Dec 15;6(6):33095.
Paper

 


Diagnostics
                                 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  My approach to: The HIV-positive skin biopsy.
Grayson W.

J Clin Pathol.
2007 Nov 15;
Abstract

Fungal Infections
Opportunistic Fungal infections                             

Sporotrichosis

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Cutaneous and meningeal sporotrichosis in a HIV patient.
Vilela R, Souza GF, Fernandes Cota G, Mendoza L.
Rev Iberoam Micol. 2007 Jun;24(2):161-3
Abstract

Herpes Simplex  
                                 

Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus i
nfections with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.

Ann Der
matol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.

Abstract

Herpes Zoster
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Herpes zoster infection as an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in HIV-seropositive
subjects: A review.

Feller L, Wood NH, Lemmer J. 
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod.
2007 Jun 27;
Abstract
 
The Incidence of, Risk Factors for, and Sequelae of Herpes Zoster Among HIV Patients
in the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Era.
Gebo KA, Kalyani R, Moore RD, Polydefkis MJ.

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Oct 1;40(2):169-174.

Abstract
 
Herpes zoster as an immune restoration disease in AIDS patients during therapy
including protease inhibitors.
DunicI, Djurkovic-Djakovic O, Vesic S, Zerjav S, Jevtovic D.
Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Jul;16(7):475-8.
Abstract
 
Failure of Valacyclovir for Herpes Zoster in a Moderately Immunocompromised
HIV-Infected Patient.
Breton G, Bouldouyre MA, Gervais A, et al.

AIDS Patient Care STDS.
2004 May;18(5):255-7.
Abstract

Systemic and oral alterations in Brazilian patients with cutaneous herpes zoster.
Gonzaga HF, Jorge MA, Gonzaga LH, et al.
Braz Dent J 2002;13(1):49-52
Abstract

 

Human Papillomavirus  
                                 

Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus
infections with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.

Ann Der
matol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.

Abstract

Kaposi's Sarcoma   Kaposi's Sarcoma Main Page
                                 

Case Reports

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  AIDS Presenting with Cutaneous Kaposi's Sarcoma and Bacillary Angiomatosis in the
Bone Marrow Mimicking Kaposi's Sarcoma.
Rosales CM, McLaughlin MD, Sata T, et al.

AIDS Patient Care STDS 2002 Dec;16(12):573-577
Abstract

Topical Treatment

     Surgery

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Total skin electron treatment of extensive cutaneous lesions in kaposi sarcoma.
Margaretic D, Faj D, Tomas I, Dmitrovic B,

Croat Med J 2002 Jun;43(3):342-5
Abstract

     Drugs

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Antitumor activity of oral 9-cis-retinoic acid in HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
Miles SA, Dezube BJ, Lee JY, et al. 

AIDS 2002 Feb 15;16(3):421-429
Abstract

 

 

Leishmaniasis
                                 

General Reports

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Presence of Leishmania organisms in specific and non-specific skin lesions in HIV-infected
individuals with visceral leishmaniasis.
Bosch RJ, Rodrigo AB, Sanchez P, et al.
Int J Dermatol 2002 Oct;41(10):670-5
Abstract

Case Reports

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  American cutaneous leishmaniasis associated with HIV/AIDS: report of four clinical cases
Sampaio RN, Salaro CP, Resende P, de Paula CD.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2002 Nov-Dec;35(6):651-4
Abstract
 

Diagnosis

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The high sensitivity of a PCR-ELISA in the diagnosis of cutaneous and visceral
leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum.
Martin-Sanchez J, Pineda JA, et al.
Ann Trop Med Parasitol 2002 Oct;96(7):669-77
Abstract
 

Lupus Vulgaris
                                 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Lupus vulgaris developing at the site of misdiagnosed scrofuloderma.
Motta A, Feliciani C, Toto P
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2003 May;17(3):313-5
Abstract

Molluscum Contagiosum
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Molluscum contagiosum involving an epidermoid cyst with xanthogranuloma-like reaction
in an HIV-infected patient.
Aldabagh B, Ly MN, Hessel AB, Usmani AS.  

J Cutan Pathol
. 2009 Jul 7
Abstract

Molluscum contagiosum in human immunodeficiency virus infected patients.
Chaudhary M, Kulkarni M.
Indian J Dent Res. 2008 Apr-Jun;19(2):155-9.
Abstract
 

Exuberant molluscum contagiosum as a manifestation of the immune reconstitution
inflammatory syndrome.
Pereira B, Fernandes C, Nachiambo E 

Dermatol Online J.
2007 May 1;13(2):6
Abstract
 
Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum.
van der Wouden J, Menke J
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD004767.
Abstract
 
Molluscum contagiosum: the need for physician intervention and new treatment options.
Bikowski JB Jr.
 
Cutis.
2004 Mar;73(3):202-6.
Abstract

Photodynamic therapy for molluscum contagiosum infection in HIV-coinfected patients:
review of 6 patients.

Moiin A.

J Drugs Dermatol.
2003 Dec;2(6):637-9
.
Abstract

Successful treatment of with topical imiquimod in a severely immunocompromised HIV-
positive patient.
Strauss RM, Doyle EL, Mohsen AH, Green ST.
Int J STD AIDS 2001 Apr;12(4):264-6
Abstract
 

Mycobacterium Haemophilum Infection
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Remission of cutaneous Mycobacterium haemophilum infection as a result of antiretroviral
therapy  in a Human  Immunodeficiency Virus--infected patient.
Paech V, Lorenzen T, von Krosigk A, et al.  

Clin Infect Dis 2002 Apr 1;34(7):1017-9
Abstract  
 

Onychomychosis
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Non-dermatophytic moulds: onychomychosis in four patients infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus.

de Magalhães Lima K, Machado Barbosa de Castro CM, Fonsêca Nogueira Cambuim II, et al

Rev Iberoam Micol. 2008 Mar;25(1):45-9

Abstract  
 

Perineal Ulcers
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Cytomegalovirus neuritis in perineal ulcers. 
Ramdial PK, Dlova NC, Sydney C.

J Cutan Pathol
2002 Aug;29(7):439-44

Abstract
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Incidence and risk factors of pressure ulcers among patients with HIV/AIDS
E Nicastri, N Petrosillo, P L Viale, et al.
(41IAC)
Abstract
 

Pox Virus  
                                 

Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus infections
with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.

Ann Der
matol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.

Abstract

Pressure Ulcers
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Incidence and Risk Factors Associated with Pressure Ulcers among Patients with HIV
Infection.4
For Gruppo HIV ed Infezioni Ospedaliere.

Adv Skin Wound Care
. 2004 Jun;17(5):226-231
.
Abstract

Psoriasis
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
HIV-associated psoriasis: pathogenesis, clinical features, and management.
Morar N, Willis-Owen SA, Maurer T, Bunker CB.

Lancet Infect Dis
. 2010 Jul;10(7):470-478
Abstract
 

Reiter's Syndrome
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Reiter' s syndrome associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:
a case report.
Malta JB, Milanelo D, Carvalheiro FA, Silva MV.       
Braz J Infect Dis 2002 Feb;6(1):40-4
Abstract  
 

Scabies
                                 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Diagnostic Dilemma: Crusted Scabies Superimposed on Psoriatic Erythroderma
in a Patient With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Fuchs BS, Sapadin AN, Phelps RG, Rudikoff D.
Skinmed. 2007 May/June;6(3):142-144.

Abstract  

Squamous Cell Carcinoma
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Human papillomavirus type 26 infection causing multiple invasive squamous cell
carcinomas of the fingernails in an AIDS patient under highly active antiretroviral

therapy.
Handisurya A, Rieger A, Bankier A, et al
Br J Dermatol. 2007 Jul 19;
Abstract
 

Seborrheic Dermatitis
                                 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Seborrheic Dermatitis - An Early and Common Skin Manifestation in HIV Patients.
Chatzikokkinou P, Sotiropoulos K, Katoulis A, et al 

Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
. 2008;16(4):226-30
Abstract

Spirotrichosis
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Disseminated cutaneous sporotrichosis in a patient with AIDS: report of a case.
Carvalho MT, de Castro AP, Baby C
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2002 Nov-Dec;35(6):655-9
Paper
 

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV-Associated Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis at San Francisco General Hospital: A 13-Year Retrospective Review.
Tseng J, Maurer T, Mutizwa MM.

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care
. 2015 Dec 18

Abstract
 

Verruca
                                 

Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Topical cidofovir for severe warts in a patient affected by AIDS and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
De Socio GV, Simonetti S, Rosignoli D, et al 
 
Int J STD AIDS.
2008 Oct;19(10):715-6.
Abstract

 

     Imiquimod

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Successful treatment of profuse recalcitrant extra-genital warts in an HIV-positive patient
using 5% imiquimod cream.
Walzman M.
 
Int J STD AIDS
. 2009 Sep;20(9):657-8.
Abstract

 


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