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Leishmaniasis                 
Lupus Vulgaris
Lymphoma
Melanoma    		Molluscum Contagiosum     
M. Haemophilum
Onychomychosis
Perineal Ulcers
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New and Noteworthy
     
August 2008
 
Diagnostics
                                 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  My approach to: The HIV-positive skin biopsy.
Grayson W.
J Clin Pathol. 2007 Nov 15;
Abstract
Cutaneous Diseases: General
                                 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Dermatomyositis in a human immunodeficiency virus infected person.
Marfatia YS, Ghiya RA, Chaudhary D.  
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2008 May-Jun;74(3):241-3.
 Abstract
 
Undetectable HIV-1 viral load in the fluid of bullous skin lesion in a patient receiving highly
active antiretroviral therapy.
Tattevin P, Maillard A, Tribut O, et al
 Int J STD AIDS. 2008 May;19(5):357-8
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of skin disorders in HIV patients in Senegal and relationship to degree of
immunosuppression.
Monsel G, Ly F, Canestri A, Diousse P, et al
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2008 Mar;135(3):187-193.
Abstract
 
Dermatological Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Bartlett BL, Khambaty M, Mendoza N, et al 
Skin Therapy Lett. 2007 Oct;12(8):1-3.
 Abstract
 
Frequent and rare dermatological diseases in HIV patients.
Hengge UR, Mota R, Marini A. 
Hautarzt. 2006 Oct 21;
 Abstract
 
Cutaneous manifestations of HIV in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy: an
institutional urban clinic experience. [Brazil]
Zancanaro PC, McGirt LY, Mamelak AJ, et al
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006 Apr;54(4):581-8
Abstract
 
Dermatologic Manifestations of HIV Infection.
Maurer TA.
 Top HIV Med. 2005 Dec/Jan;13(5):149-154.
Abstract
 
Dermatological disease among HIV-infected patients with CD4-lymphocyte count.
Michelim L, Atti JL, Panarotto D, et al 
Rev Saude Publica. 2004 Dec;38(6):758-63.
 Abstract

The Effect of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Dermatologic Disease in a Longitudinal
Study of HIV Type 1-Infected Women.
Maurer T, Rodrigues LK, Ameli N, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Feb 15;38(4):579-584
 Abstract

Infectious threats from exotic pets: dermatological implications.
Rosen T, Jablon J.
Dermatol Clin 2003 Apr;21(2):229-36
 Abstract
   
  Changing Morbidity of Cutaneous Diseases in Patients with HIV After the Introduction of Highly
Active Antiretroviral Therapy Including a Protease Inhibitor.
Calista D, Morri M, Stagno A, Boschini A.
Am J Clin Dermatol 2002;3(1):59-62
Abstract
   
  Dermatological Diseases and Signs of HIV Infection.
Kreuter A, Schugt I, Hartmann M,
 Eur J Med Res 2002 Feb 21;7(2):57-62
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Increased incidence of skin cancers among HIV-infected persons
Crum-Cianflone N, Marconi V, Weintrob A, et al
(4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Cellulitis
                                 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiology and microbiology of cellulitis and bacterial soft tissue infection during HIV
disease: a 10-year survey.
Manfredi R, Calza L, Chiodo F.
J Cutan Pathol 2002 Mar;29(3):168-72
 Abstract
Fungal Infections
Opportunistic Fungal infections                               
Sporotrichosis

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Cutaneous and meningeal sporotrichosis in a HIV patient.
Vilela R, Souza GF, Fernandes Cota G, Mendoza L.
 Rev Iberoam Micol. 2007 Jun;24(2):161-3
 Abstract
Herpes Simplex  
                                 
Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus i
nfections with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.
Abstract
Herpes Zoster
                                 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Herpes zoster infection as an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in HIV-seropositive
subjects: A review.
 Feller L, Wood NH, Lemmer J. 
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007 Jun 27;
Abstract
 
The Incidence of, Risk Factors for, and Sequelae of Herpes Zoster Among HIV Patients
in the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Era.
Gebo KA, Kalyani R, Moore RD, Polydefkis MJ.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Oct 1;40(2):169-174.
Abstract
 
Herpes zoster as an immune restoration disease in AIDS patients during therapy
including protease inhibitors.
DunicI, Djurkovic-Djakovic O, Vesic S, Zerjav S, Jevtovic D.
 Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Jul;16(7):475-8.
Abstract
 
Failure of Valacyclovir for Herpes Zoster in a Moderately Immunocompromised
HIV-Infected Patient.
Breton G, Bouldouyre MA, Gervais A, et al.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2004 May;18(5):255-7.
Abstract

Systemic and oral alterations in Brazilian patients with cutaneous herpes zoster.
Gonzaga HF, Jorge MA, Gonzaga LH, et al.
 Braz Dent J 2002;13(1):49-52
 Abstract

  
Human Papillomavirus  
                                 
Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus
infections with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.
Abstract
Kaposi's Sarcoma   Kaposi's Sarcoma Main Page
                                 
Case Reports

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  AIDS Presenting with Cutaneous Kaposi's Sarcoma and Bacillary Angiomatosis in the
Bone Marrow Mimicking Kaposi's Sarcoma.
Rosales CM, McLaughlin MD, Sata T, et al.
AIDS Patient Care STDS 2002 Dec;16(12):573-577
 Abstract

Topical Treatment

     Surgery

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Total skin electron treatment of extensive cutaneous lesions in kaposi sarcoma.
Margaretic D, Faj D, Tomas I, Dmitrovic B,
Croat Med J 2002 Jun;43(3):342-5
 Abstract

     Drugs

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Antitumor activity of oral 9-cis-retinoic acid in HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
Miles SA, Dezube BJ, Lee JY, et al. 
AIDS 2002 Feb 15;16(3):421-429
 Abstract

Phase III vehicle-controlled, multi-centered study of topical alitretinoin gel  0.1% in
cutaneous AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
Bodsworth NJ, Bloch M, Bower M, et al.
Am J Clin Dermatol 2001;2(2):77-87
 Abstract

  
Leishmaniasis
                                 
General Reports

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Presence of Leishmania organisms in specific and non-specific skin lesions in HIV-infected
individuals with visceral leishmaniasis.
Bosch RJ, Rodrigo AB, Sanchez P, et al.
Int J Dermatol 2002 Oct;41(10):670-5
 Abstract

Case Reports

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  American cutaneous leishmaniasis associated with HIV/AIDS: report of four clinical cases
 Sampaio RN, Salaro CP, Resende P, de Paula CD.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2002 Nov-Dec;35(6):651-4
 Abstract		  

Diagnosis

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The high sensitivity of a PCR-ELISA in the diagnosis of cutaneous and visceral
leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum.
Martin-Sanchez J, Pineda JA, et al.
Ann Trop Med Parasitol 2002 Oct;96(7):669-77
 Abstract		  
Lupus Vulgaris
                                 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Lupus vulgaris developing at the site of misdiagnosed scrofuloderma.
Motta A, Feliciani C, Toto P
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2003 May;17(3):313-5
 Abstract
Lymphoma
                                 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Cutaneous lesions as the first manifestation of systemic follicular lymphoma in an HIV patient.
Moreira E, Lisboa C, Alves S, et a
Dermatol Online J. 2008 Jul 15;14(7):17.
 Abstract
Molluscum Contagiosum
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Molluscum contagiosum in human immunodeficiency virus infected patients.
Chaudhary M, Kulkarni M.
Indian J Dent Res. 2008 Apr-Jun;19(2):155-9.
 Abstract
 
Exuberant molluscum contagiosum as a manifestation of the immune reconstitution
inflammatory syndrome.
Pereira B, Fernandes C, Nachiambo E 
Dermatol Online J. 2007 May 1;13(2):6
 Abstract
 
Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum.
van der Wouden J, Menke J
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD004767.
 Abstract
 
Molluscum contagiosum: the need for physician intervention and new treatment options.
Bikowski JB Jr. 
Cutis. 2004 Mar;73(3):202-6.
 Abstract

Photodynamic therapy for molluscum contagiosum infection in HIV-coinfected patients:
review of 6 patients.
Moiin A.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2003 Dec;2(6):637-9.
 Abstract

Successful treatment of with topical imiquimod in a severely immunocompromised HIV-
positive patient.
Strauss RM, Doyle EL, Mohsen AH, Green ST.
 Int J STD AIDS 2001 Apr;12(4):264-6
 Abstract

Imiquimod therapy for molluscum contagiosum.
Liota E, Smith KJ, Buckley R, Menon P, Skelton H.
 J Cutan Med Surg 2000 Apr;4(2):76-82
 Abstract

The surgical treatment of Molluscum contagiosum in a pediatric AIDS patient.
Wheaton AF, Timothy NH, Dossett JH, Manders EK.
 Ann Plast Surg 2000 Jun;44(6):651-5
 Abstract

Facial and perioral molluscum contagiosum as a manifestation of HIV infection.
Kolokotronis A, Antoniades D, Katsoulidis E, Kioses V.
 Aust Dent J 2000 Mar;45(1):49-52
 Abstract

Recalcitrant molluscum contagiosum in an HIV-afflicted maletreated successfully with
topical imiquimod.
Brown CW Jr, O'Donoghue M, Moore J, Tharp M.
 Cutis 2000 Jun;65(6):363-6
 Abstract

  
Mycobacterium Haemophilum Infection
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Remission of cutaneous Mycobacterium haemophilum infection as a result of antiretroviral
therapy  in a Human  Immunodeficiency Virus--infected patient.
Paech V, Lorenzen T, von Krosigk A, et al.  
 Clin Infect Dis 2002 Apr 1;34(7):1017-9
 Abstract   		 
Onychomychosis
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Non-dermatophytic moulds: onychomychosis in four patients infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus.
de Magalhães Lima K, Machado Barbosa de Castro CM, Fonsêca Nogueira Cambuim II, et al
Rev Iberoam Micol. 2008 Mar;25(1):45-9
 Abstract   		 
Perineal Ulcers
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Cytomegalovirus neuritis in perineal ulcers. 
Ramdial PK, Dlova NC, Sydney C.
J Cutan Pathol 2002 Aug;29(7):439-44
 Abstract		  

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Incidence and risk factors of pressure ulcers among patients with HIV/AIDS
E Nicastri, N Petrosillo, P L Viale, et al.
(41IAC)
 Abstract		  
Pox Virus  
                                 
Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus infections
with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.
Abstract
Pressure Ulcers
                                 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Incidence and Risk Factors Associated with Pressure Ulcers among Patients with HIV
Infection.4
For Gruppo HIV ed Infezioni Ospedaliere.
Adv Skin Wound Care. 2004 Jun;17(5):226-231.
 Abstract
Psoriasis
                                 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Clinical improvement of psoriasis in an AIDS patient effectively treated with combination
antiretroviral therapy.
Vittorio Luigi De Socio G, Simonetti S, Stagni G.
Scand J Infect Dis. 2006 Jan;38(1):74-75.
 Abstract
Reiter's Syndrome
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Reiter' s syndrome associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:
a case report.
Malta JB, Milanelo D, Carvalheiro FA, Silva MV.       
Braz J Infect Dis 2002 Feb;6(1):40-4
 Abstract   		 
Scabies
                                 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Diagnostic Dilemma: Crusted Scabies Superimposed on Psoriatic Erythroderma
in a Patient With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Fuchs BS, Sapadin AN, Phelps RG, Rudikoff D.
Skinmed. 2007 May/June;6(3):142-144.
 Abstract  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
                                 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Human papillomavirus type 26 infection causing multiple invasive squamous cell
carcinomas of the fingernails in an AIDS patient under highly active antiretroviral
therapy.
Handisurya A, Rieger A, Bankier A, et al
Br J Dermatol. 2007 Jul 19;
 Abstract		  
Seborrheic Dermatitis
                                 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Oral candidiasis and seborrheic dermatitis in HIV-infected patients on highly active
antiretroviral therapy.
Dunic I, Vesic S, Jevtovic DJ. et al
HIV Med. 2004 Jan; 5(1): 50-4.
 Abstract  
Sporotrichosis
                                 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Disseminated cutaneous sporotrichosis in a patient with AIDS: report of a case.
Carvalho MT, de Castro AP, Baby C
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2002 Nov-Dec;35(6):655-9
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Verruca
                                 
Drugs

     Cidofovir

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Treatment of cutaneous human papilloma virus, poxvirus and Herpes simple virus infections
with topical cidofovir in HIV positive patients
Toutous-Trellu L, Hirschel B, Piguet V,et al.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2004 May;131(5):445-9.
Abstract
 
     Imiquimod

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Topical treatment of common warts in an HIV-positive patient with imiquimod 5% cream
Juschka U, Hartmann M.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 2003 Nov;28 Suppl 1:48-50
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