Seborrheic dermatitis - an early and common skin manifestation in HIV patients.
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چکیده
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common dermatosis occurring on the scalp, face and chest. In the general population, the prevalence of seborrheic dermatitis varies between 3% and 5%, while in HIV positive patients there is an increased prevalence of seborrheic dermatitis ranging between 30% and 83%. Seborrheic dermatitis occurs early in the course of HIV disease and may be an initial clinical marker of HIV infection.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
دوره 16 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008