Hairy leukoplakia in a patient undergoing anti-retroviral therapy

We report a case of hairy leukoplakia that developed in a patient undergoing anti-retroviral therapy. A 53-year old white male presented with mild erythema in the anterior maxillary gingiva and was managed with clobetasol gel, after excluding the possibility of candidiasis. Patient's medical history was significant for HIV, bipolar disorder, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic bronchitis, smoking, and alcohol. His medications included Androgel, Axiron, atorvastatin, bupropion, clonazepam, finasteride, hydrochlorothiazide, lamotrigine, lisinopril, pantoprazole, Prezcobix, Trazadone, Truvada (200 mg emticitabine, 300 mg tenofovir), Ziprasidone, zolpidem, and baby aspirin.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: #124 Source Type: research