Autoimmune blistering diseases associated with HIV infection.
Two cases of autoimmune bullous skin diseases in HIV-positive men are described. One man had bullous pemphigoid limited to his legs and the second man developed pemphigus herpetiformis. The possible association between autoimmune bullous diseases and HIV infection is discussed.
Bull
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Department of Dermatology, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
Fallowfield
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ME
Marsden
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D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology