Demodicosis revealing an HIV infection

Abstract

We report an observation of facial and upper limb demodicosis, revealing a human immunodeficiency virus infection. After an initial improvement with metronidazole, worsening of skin lesions related to immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome was observed, requiring the use of steroids. Keywords: Demodex, demodicosis, human immunodeficiency virus, immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, metronidazole