Catalog

HIV-modified psoriasis

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Link to WHO Definition

HIV-modified psoriasis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/441810052

Psoriasis may appear de novo or worsen considerably in people with uncontrolled HIV infection or AIDS. HIV-associated psoriasis can be clinically confusing because several comorbid skin disorders in patients with HIV can mimic psoriasis. Furthermore, the management of moderate and severe HIV-associated psoriasis is challenging: most conventional systemic treatments are contraindicated but patients typically improve with highly active antiretroviral therapy.