An Atlas Illustrating HIV in Dermatology

The incidence of HIV is increasing across the globe.  The disease manifests itself through various skin disorders and it is important for a clinician to fully understand examination of the skin for diagnosis of HIV and also for staging classification.

This book is a concise guide to the dermatological appearance of HIV. Divided into nine chapters, it begins with discussion on the disease and its epidemiology. The following chapters cover different dermatological disorders and their relationship with HIV/AIDS. The final chapter examines drug reactions.

Each chapter is presented in an easy to read format with high quality clinical photographs and a brief overview of the related dermatological disorders.

Key points

• Practical, concise guide to dermatological appearance of HIV
• Separate chapter on drug reactions
• Easy to read format
• Includes 237 full colour clinical photographs and illustrations

Bela J Shah MD (Skin and VD)
Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India