Treatment of Psoriasis in Patients with HIV!
Treatment of Psoriasis in Patients with HIV. It seems strange that psoriasis, a disease caused by an hyperactive immune system, can occur in people with the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ), a disease that destroys the immune system. Treatment of Psoriasis in Patients with HIV Psoriasis occurs in about 3% of people with HIV, the same rate as in the general population. It is a chronic disease that results from an excessive growth of skin cells that form red and scaly lesions on the skin. Psoriasis is characterized by periodic outbreaks caused by stress, illness, injury or allergies. Outbreaks tend to be more severe in people with HIV, and increase in severity when HIV infection progresses. Standard treatment. Do not rely on treatments for standard psoriasis. They can be ineffective for people with HIV. Uses creams with topical corticosteroids and ointments for mild outbreaks. Cleans skin lesions with phototherapy, treatment with ultraviolet (UV) B rays. Treat...