title: Skin manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Part 2. Noninfectious skin manifestations.
abstract: The incidence of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is rising at an alarming rate. Usually, the first clue that a patient has human immunodeficiency (HIV) infection is the emergence of a skin disease. Early diagnosis and aggressive therapy are vital in the management of these conditions. In Part 1 of this article, the author discussed AIDS-related infectious diseases of the skin. In Part 2, he discusses noninfectious inflammatory diseases, malignant cutaneous neoplasms, and nonclassified skin changes found in HIV-infected individuals, as well as their optimal management.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Kurgis
mesh_terms: D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine / Q000379:methods; D010819:Physician's Role; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy