Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis with an increased susceptibility to Specific human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes. Classically, this viral infection leads to the development of: tinea versicolor-like macules on the trunk, neck, arms, and face during Childhood, and over time, these lesions can progress to squamous Cell carcinoma. More recently, an EV-like syndrome has been described in patients with impaired cell-mediated immunity. We describe two cases of EV-like syndrome in HIV-positive patients, review all previously reported cases of EV in patients with impaired cell-mediated immunity, introduce the term acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis to describe EV developing in the immunocompromised host and examine the limited treatment options for these patients. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2009-160:315-20.)