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[Psoriasis in HIV positive patients]
M L Silva-Vergara1, M R Pineli, M C Galati
1Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina do Triângulo Mineiro, MG.
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Zidovudine treatment showed promising results for psoriasis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). One patient experienced complete remission, while another showed significant improvement with residual scaling.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Dermatology
- Virology
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can impact immune function and skin health.
- Co-occurrence of psoriasis and AIDS presents unique treatment challenges.