HIV-RELATED SKIN DISEASES

Disorders of the skin and mucous membranes, including various infectio ns, Kaposi's sarcoma, and miscellaneous conditions, occur throughout t he course of HIV infection, affecting more than 90% of patients at som e time. These lesions are often the first manifestations of symptomati c HIV disease. Clinicians need to be aware of these diagnoses and the order of their appearance since correct interpretation is essential fo r counselling patients about the progression of their illness and for initiating appropriate therapy.