The use of calcipotriol in HIV-related psoriasis |
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| Authors: | J.D. GRAY W. BOTTOMLEY A.M. LAYTON J.A. COTTERILL E. MONTEIRO |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology, General Infirmary, Leeds, UK. |
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| Abstract: | We report the case of a 28-year-old homosexual man with advanced HIV disease (CDC classification group IV A) who developed erythrodermic psoriasis which responded to calcipotriol, a topical vitamin D analogue. We believe this to be the first reported case of HIV-related psoriasis responsive to this form of treatment. Systemic therapy for HIV-related psoriasis is limited because of immunosuppressive effects. We suggest that calcipotriol may prove to be a useful therapeutic option in these patients. |
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