HIV-associated pityriasis rubra pilaris responsive to triple antiretroviral therapy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
HIV-associated pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) or PRP type VI designates a new distinctive entity reported in HIV patients. It is characterized by cutaneous lesions of PRP and variable association with lesions of acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa and lichen spinulosus. We report a patient with HIV-associated PRP which was treated by triple antiretroviral therapy (zidovudine, lamivudin and saquinavir) with complete response. The patient has remained free from symptoms for 20 months of follow-up. We review the clinical features, pathology, evolution, treatment and possible aetiology of this recently described entity.
Medical subject headings
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris