Pruritic Papular Eruption (PPE)
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A skin condition characterized by itchy papular eruptions on the extensor area of the upper and lower limbs which is associated with HIV infection.
Clinical presentation
- Papular lesions on the extensor areas
- Extremely itchy
- Excoriation
- Lesions heal with hyperpigmented scars
Pharmacological Treatment
C: betamethasone valerate cream (topical) 0.025% 12hourly for 3–4weeks
AND
A: cetirizine (PO) 10mg 12hourly for not less than 4weeks
OR
S: dapsone (PO) 100 mg 24hourly for not less than 4weeks