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Pruritic Papular Eruption (PPE)
Introduction
A skin condition characterized by itchy papular eruptions on the extensor area of the upper and lower limbs which is associated with HIV infection
Signs & symptoms
• Papular lesions on the extensor areas
• Extremely itchy
• Excoriation
• Lesions heal with hyperpigmented scars
Diagnostic criteria
• Papular lesions on the extensor areas
• Extremely itchy
• Excoriation
• Lesions heal with hyperpigmented scars
Investigation
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Treatment
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Non-Pharmacological treatment
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Pharmacological
- • Betamethasone valerate cream 0.025% 12 hourly for 3–4 weeks
OR
• Dapsone 100 mg once a day for one month
Prevention
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Updated on,
3 Novemba 2020 12:44:39
References
- 1.STG
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