Vitiligo on darkly pigmented skin is often a very striking disease. Our findings show that the pattern of vitiligo is similar to that reported from other parts of the world. The high level of social stigmatization is due to confusion with leprosy.
This study shows that mucocutaneous lesions are common in children with HIV/AIDS and could be an early indicator of immune suppression. It is important to recognize them early in order to enhance early case detection and treatment.
The prevalence of HIV-related KS is increasing in Nigeria. There is an increase in the number of women being diagnosed with this form of KS, probably owing to more females having HIV disease.
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