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GlossaryPruritic Papular Eruption

itchy skin condition with small, raised bumps

Pruritic Papular Eruption (PPE) is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of small, itchy bumps (papules) on the skin. It is commonly seen in individuals with HIV/AIDS but can also occur in other contexts. The exact cause is not well understood, but it is thought to be related to immune system dysfunction. Treatment typically involves managing the underlying condition and using topical or systemic medications to alleviate itching and inflammation.

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research Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection

16 citations , January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.

research Non‐infective mucocutaneous presentations of human immunodeficiency virus infection

8 citations , August 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Most HIV patients develop skin symptoms that can indicate the stage of their disease.

research Fox-Fordyce disease. Control with tretinoin cream

5 citations , November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology”

Tretinoin cream successfully treated a woman's skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.

research Skin Disease in Korean Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patient

January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology”

HIV patients in Korea often have skin diseases like fungal infections, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, which are less common with effective HIV treatment.