Phototherapy And Hiv

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Prenatal Care and HIV Treatment

What Is Prenatal Care? Prenatal care is also called antenatal care. This covers all the extra care that you receive during your pregnancy in preparation for your baby's birth. Prenatal care is not only about medicine and about tests. It includes... Read more »

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A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction The prevalence of skin disorders in AIDS patients treated in the palliative care setting is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of skin diseases in both HIV and AIDS can be an especially... Read more »

Reyataz (Atazanavir) Label Revised, Adding Dosing Recommendations for Pregnancy and Postpartum Period

On February 4, 2011, FDA approved new labeling for Reyataz (atazanavir) to include dosing recommendations for treatment of HIV-1 infection during pregnancy and postpartum period. The major revisions to the package insert are summarized below. Other,... Read more »

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Psoriasis

I am an AIDS patient, on diagnosis in 1999 I had 30 CD4s & 750,000vl. Today I am maintaining CD4 of 500+ & undetectable. Within the past 2 months I have developed psoriasis, legs, elbows, naval. I have an appointment with a dermatologist,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that may be more common in HIV+ persons. I have had many HIV+ patients with psoriasis who have done well. Psoriasis treatment often begins with topical therapy (often steroids, coal tar derivatives, anthralinm... Read more »

Psorasis

Hello.Since my seroconversion 3 months ago I have had psorarsis all over my arms and hands. Despite using the cream that my clinic gave me it persists. Can you reccommend anything else for this, or give me any indication to as when it may go. I have...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

There is a linkage between psoriasis and HIV infection that is not well understood. There are a number of treatments for psoriasis that extend beyond the usual steroid creams. For example, moisturizers, tar compounds, various retinoids, tacrolimus... Read more »

Managing folliculitis

I read through the postings here (including one of my own) regarding the problem of folliculitis. I have some more questions.Recently, as far back as a few months, I experienced a very painful outbreak on my back. Antibiotics cleared it up, but...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Has a diagnosis of seborrhea or eosinophilic folliculitis been made by a dermatologist? Often use of an antifungal shampoo (such as 2% ketoconazole) as a soap on a regular basis can be helpful. Checking for methicillin resistance staph often... Read more »

Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Options

Betamethason Cream 0.05 % and moisturizing adequately kept my psoriasis undercontrol until in the past 2-3 years and I now have a severe red plaque patch on my triceps. I have been HIV positive since 01/2002 and on successful HAART since...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question. It is unfortuante that sometimes when we treat HIV and restore the strength of the immune system, conditions such as psoriasis can get worse. It is best to try to exhaust safer options such as steroids, occlusive... Read more »

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