HIV/AIDS and Dermatological Findings at a Glance: What Has Changed in the ART Era

This study examined 144 HIV-infected patients to assess the prevalence and types of skin disorders in the ART era. It found that 57.6% of patients had skin disorders, with condylomata acuminata (39.8%), telogen effluvium (16.9%), and scabies (9.6%) being the most common. The study noted a higher frequency of certain dermatoses in patients with a history of homosexual intercourse and observed that skin findings increased with lower CD4 counts, though not significantly. The research highlights a shift in HIV/AIDS-related skin disorders, with a decrease in immunosuppression-triggered findings and an increase in sexually transmitted infections-related dermatoses and ART-related conditions. Despite reduced prevalence, dermatological assessments remain crucial in HIV care.