HIV and AIDS in inpatient dermatology. Approach to the consultation.
In the inpatient setting, the dermatologic consultant is called on to address the whole spectrum of cutaneous disease seen in HIV/AIDS patients, with severity varying from severe life-threatening to less serious conditions that dramatically affect quality of life. Rather than reviewing a "laundry list" of conditions associated with HIV/AIDS or the most severe conditions, this article aims to demonstrate a systematic approach to inpatient dermatology consultation in HIV/AIDS patients and to briefly review several common and interesting topics frequently addressed in the inpatient setting (e.g., medications issues, and phototherapy in HIV-infected patients).
Finkelstein
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Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA.
Berman
B
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003880:Dermatology; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents