Anshory Muhammad, Kalim Handono, Nouwen Jan L, Thio Hok Bing
Department of Dermatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia.
Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Mar 30;26(7):3199. doi: 10.3390/ijms26073199.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) significantly impacts skin structure, immune responses, and the microbiome, contributing to diverse dermatological conditions. The epidermis, a key physical and immunological barrier, undergoes structural changes such as hyperplasia and inflammatory infiltrates. Skin adnexal structures like hair follicles also play a role in immune modulation but are affected by HIV-related disruptions. Innate and adaptive immune systems are compromised due to CD4+ T-cell depletion, cytokine imbalances, and altered immune regulation, leading to conditions such as hypersensitivity and inflammatory dermatoses. The skin microbiome in HIV patients shows distinct shifts, including reduced Cutibacterium species and increased opportunistic microbes, independent of CD4+ levels. Age, sex, and environmental stressors exacerbate these changes, with women exhibiting stronger immune responses but higher risks of autoimmune diseases and aging men experiencing accelerated immunosenescence. Understanding these interconnected alterations is essential for developing targeted therapies to manage skin complications and improve the overall health of HIV patients.
人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)对皮肤结构、免疫反应和微生物群有显著影响,导致多种皮肤病。表皮作为关键的物理和免疫屏障,会发生增生和炎症浸润等结构变化。毛囊等皮肤附属结构在免疫调节中也发挥作用,但会受到与HIV相关的破坏影响。由于CD4+ T细胞耗竭、细胞因子失衡和免疫调节改变,先天性和适应性免疫系统受到损害,导致过敏和炎症性皮肤病等病症。HIV患者的皮肤微生物群显示出明显变化,包括棒状杆菌属物种减少和机会性微生物增加,且与CD4+水平无关。年龄、性别和环境应激源会加剧这些变化,女性表现出更强的免疫反应,但自身免疫性疾病风险更高,而老年男性则经历加速的免疫衰老。了解这些相互关联的变化对于开发针对性疗法以管理皮肤并发症和改善HIV患者的整体健康至关重要。