Vitiligo in association with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Autoimmune disorders such as vitiligo have been previously reported in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We describe a case of vitiligo in association with HIV where a rising CD4 lymphocyte count due to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) closely correlated with changes in the skin. This effect, to our knowledge, has not been previously observed.
Antony
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Department of Dermatology, St George's Hospital, Tooting, London SW17 OQT, UK. fiantony@hotmail.com
Marsden
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D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*