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Pruritic Papular Eruption

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Pruritic Papular Eruption Definition

Common names:

Papular Eruption
Pruritic Papular Eruption
Rash Puritic Papular

A person with pruritic papular eruption (PPE) has an itchy rash that occurs on the legs. PPE is most common in those with HIV infection. The cause of pruritic papular eruption is unknown.

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AIDS
HIV infection
Itching
Rash (localized)
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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Pruritic Papular Eruption References:

Berman B, Flores F, Burke G 3rd. Efficacy of pentoxifylline in the treatment of pruritic papular eruption of HIV-infected persons. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Jun;38(6 Pt 1):955-9.
Hevia O, Jimenez-Acosta F, Ceballos PI, Gould EW, Penneys NS. Pruritic papular eruption of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a clinicopathologic study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1991 Feb;24(2 Pt 1):231-5.
Ishii N, Nishiyama T, Sugita Y, Nakajima H, Aoki I. Pruritic papular eruption of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Acta Derm Venereol. 1994 May;74(3):219-20.