Human papilloma virus infection and psoriasis: Did human papilloma virus infection trigger psoriasis?

Sonia P Jain, Sachin Gulhane, Neha Pandey, Esha BisneIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2015 36(2):201-203Psoriasis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory skin disease known to be triggered by streptococcal and HIV infections. However, human papilloma virus infection (HPV) as a triggering factor for the development of psoriasis has not been reported yet. We, hereby report a case of plaque type with inverse psoriasis which probably could have been triggered by genital warts (HPV infection) and discuss the possible pathomechanisms for their coexistence and its management.
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research