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Skin diseases and allergic reactions 

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.

Oral candidiasis

Oral candidiasis

It is a fungal infection mainly caused by yeast, Candida albicans. Candidiasis is usually precipitated by prolonged use of contraceptive pills, AIDS, pregnancy, diabetes, prolonged use of antibiotics, corticosteroid use, and being on immunosuppressive treatment

Tinea Corporis

Tinea Corporis

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis), commonly on the arms and legs, but may occur on any part of the body

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis Management

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis Management

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is a rare chronic autoimmune blistering disease characterized by the formation of tense vesicles and bullae involving the skin and, in some patients, the mucous membranes. The disease results from linear deposition of immunoglobulin A (IgA) along the basement membrane zone, causing separation of the epidermis from the dermis and blister formation.

Atopic Eczema  Treatment

Atopic Eczema Treatment

It is a dermatitis/Eczema on a background of atopy. Hence there is often a personal or family history of atopic disease (asthma, hay fever or atopic dermatitis).

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