ERUPTIVE PIGMENTED PATCHES IN A PATIENT WITH HIV INFECTION UNDER HAART
Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a standard treatment for HIV-infected patients. It has been reported that emtricitabine rarely induces skin pigmentation in the palms and soles. We herein report a Japanese case which presented a number of small pigmented patches on the a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Our Dermatology Online
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Nasza Dermatologia Online |
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| Online Access: | http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2013-4-9-eruptive/ |
| Summary: | Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a standard treatment for HIV-infected patients. It has been reported that emtricitabine rarely induces skin pigmentation in the palms and soles. We herein report a Japanese case which presented a number of small pigmented patches on the acral sites. Main observation: A 58-year-old Japanese man complained about multiple brownish skin pigmentations on his both palms and soles after 2 months of HAART therapy. Dermatoscopic observation showed a homogeneous light brown pattern. In spite of continuance of HAART, these lesions spontaneously regressed within 11 months. Conclusion: We should know about the eruptive pigmented patches as an adverse effect under HAART with HIV infected patients. |
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| ISSN: | 2081-9390 |