Korean J Dermatol.  1999 May;37(5):637-640.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Initially Presented with Herpes Zoster

• Cheong JK
• Chang SE
• Choi JH
• Sung KJ
• Moon KC
• Koh JK

Abstract

The cutaneous manifestations of Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS) include many conditions and can give some diagnostic clues to early detection of HIV infection. We report the case of a 32-year old man in whom AIDS initially manifested itself with herpes zoster and multiple episodes of purpuras(idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura). He also had seborrheic dermatitis, oral candidiasis, and proximal subungual onychomycosis.

Keyword

Acquired Immunodeficlency Syndrome; Herpes zoster; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

MeSH Terms

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
Adult
Candidiasis, Oral
Dermatitis, Seborrheic
Herpes Zoster*
HIV Infections
Humans
Onychomycosis
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic