8.2.16
Pruritic papular eruptions
Clinical HIV Guidelines, 5th Edition, 2022. Chapter 8, HIV-related diseases.
Signs and symptoms
Severe itching, evenly distributed normal- or dark-coloured papules on trunk, arms or legs, often scratch- lesions
Treatment
Calamine Lotion Antihistamines Give non-sedating meds if available (cetirizine, loratadine)
Give sedating meds (chlorpheniramine) at bedtime Skin emollients Secondary management Corticosteroid cream
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