[Erythrodermic psoriasis in young man: suspect HIV infection]

Rev Chilena Infectol. 2017 Dec;34(6):603-606. doi: 10.4067/S0716-10182017000600603.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

HIV infection can be manifested with different skin symptoms, which are sometimes considered infection markers. Erythrodermic psoriasis is a possible manifestation, which is a widespread form of psoriasis. We report a clinical case of a young man suspected of HIV infection due to a psoriatic erythroderma confirmed by biopsies, associated with Kaposi sarcoma. Afterwards, HIV infection was confirmed by serological tests. Antiretroviral therapy was started, with positive response at one month of treatment. Erythrodermic psoriasis can be considered a skin marker of HIV infection when occurs in previously healthy patients or in recalcitrant psoriasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents
  • Biopsy
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / pathology
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / virology*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / pathology
  • Psoriasis / virology*
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Retroviral Agents