Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Scalp Psoriasis, Any Relation To HIV Virus Infection ?
Doctor i have scalp psoriasis . i just read in a journal that there is a connection between psoriasis and HIV , is there anything i should worry about? Another question is that psoriasis will spread it seems is it true and many of them say it is incurable? I am very much worried please reply as soon as possible,,Looking forward for you reply,,,Thank you.
Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Hi Dear,
Psoriasis is a very common autoimmune proliferative disorder of skin.
Scalp psoriasis is also common almost 1-2 % of population suffers from it.
HIV positive people are more prone to psoriasis and also have severe psoriasis also.
But reverse is not true , that is if you are having psoriasis you are not at risk of developing HIV or you are not prone to HIV.
So dont worry about it.
Psoriasis can be controlled cannot be cured completely.
It can increase in winter and decrease in other season.
Some form of medication may have to be continued for lifelong.
It is not serious condition and no Internal organs are involved you will have normal life span.
So there is nothing to be worried about.
Regards
Dr Sud
Psoriasis is a very common autoimmune proliferative disorder of skin.
Scalp psoriasis is also common almost 1-2 % of population suffers from it.
HIV positive people are more prone to psoriasis and also have severe psoriasis also.
But reverse is not true , that is if you are having psoriasis you are not at risk of developing HIV or you are not prone to HIV.
So dont worry about it.
Psoriasis can be controlled cannot be cured completely.
It can increase in winter and decrease in other season.
Some form of medication may have to be continued for lifelong.
It is not serious condition and no Internal organs are involved you will have normal life span.
So there is nothing to be worried about.
Regards
Dr Sud
I find this answer helpful
Hi Winjus,
Psoriasis is associated with many diseases not only HIV.
Psoriasis is a historical skin disease. Its' evidence was found in The Bible and before biblical era but HIV infection was noticed in USA in 1980. Therefore association is made now-a days.
HIV infected patients can developed various skin diseases psoriasis is one of them. Chance of psoriasis patient to infected with HIV is same as normal/Healthy person. So, no need to worry
Psoriasis is a controllable disease not yet curable.Please visit/consult a dermatologist or search on internet for further information about psoriasis.
Regards,
Dr. M M Mahmud
Psoriasis is associated with many diseases not only HIV.
Psoriasis is a historical skin disease. Its' evidence was found in The Bible and before biblical era but HIV infection was noticed in USA in 1980. Therefore association is made now-a days.
HIV infected patients can developed various skin diseases psoriasis is one of them. Chance of psoriasis patient to infected with HIV is same as normal/Healthy person. So, no need to worry
Psoriasis is a controllable disease not yet curable.Please visit/consult a dermatologist or search on internet for further information about psoriasis.
Regards,
Dr. M M Mahmud
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Severe psoriasis
Loading Online Doctors....