Resolution of papular mucinosis in a person with HIV infection.
Lichen myxedematosus, or papular mucinosis, is a skin disorder characterized by accumulation of mucin in the dermis. We present the case of a patient with HIV infection and lichen myxedematosus whose skin condition completely resolved with antiretroviral therapy.
Girón
Jóse
J
Orlando Infectious Disease Center, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Dean
Melissa
M
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053718:Scleromyxedema / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents