Papulonodular demodicidosis associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
We describe a papulonodular variant of demodicidosis seen in two patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and its successful treatment with 1% gamma benzene hexachloride and 1% permethrin cream rinse. Alterations in T cell function may allow otherwise commensal organisms to proliferate to the point of causing disease.
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Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, TX 77211.
Rosen
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Tschen
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology