title: Cutaneous manifestations of HIV: a primer.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the characteristics and treatments for skin lesions associated with HIV/AIDS.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in identifying and managing skin lesions in patients with HIV/AIDS.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify the characteristics of skin lesions associated with HIV/AIDS. 2. Identify treatment options for skin lesions associated with HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Trent
authors.forename: Robert S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kirsner
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy