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Skin diseases and allergic reactions 

Oculo-cutaneous Albinism

Oculo-cutaneous Albinism

A congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment (melanin) in the skin, hair and eyes.

Pruritic Papular Eruption (PPE)

Pruritic Papular Eruption (PPE)

A skin condition characterized by itchy papular eruptions on the extensor area of the upper and lower limbs which is associated with HIV infection

Vitiligo

Vitiligo

Is a condition presenting with patchy depigmentation of skin

Pellagra

Pellagra

Is a disease caused by deficiency of a variety of specific factors, nicotinic acid being the most important. Cardinal signs: diarrhea, dermatitis (sites exposed to sun and pressure) and dementia.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

It is a severe life-threatening disorder with generalized loss of epidermis and mucosa. HIV disease increases the risk of developing TEN.

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