We have not seen a case of this in Denver. These infections are all treated with antibiotics. Scabies Infection is caused by a mite which burrows into the upper layers of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. Treatment involves the use of Kwell or Permethrim lotion and close followup. It may also be an initial sign of HIV infection.
Treatment includes the use of an anti-dandruff shampoo, topical steroid ointments and antifungals.
Psoriasis One to three percent of people with AIDS develop psoriasis. This is a disorder characterized by red bumps and plaques with thick silvery white scale that are most commonly found on the scalp, trunk, elbows, knees and buttocks. It is not an infectious process, but all kinds of infections can make it much worse. Eosinophilic Folliculitis Nearly all individuals with CD4 counts below 100 will at some time in the course of their illness suffer from severe itching. Patients develop very itchy red bumps around the hair follicles on their neck, upper trunk and arms.