HIV and the surgeon.

摘要

Whilst watching a recent historical film, we were struck by the facial appearance of the actor portraying the evil character. A diagnosis of HIV-associated lipodystrophy seemed probable. By coincidence, we too have an actor patient who, prior to intervention, found himself repeatedly cast in the role of the sinister, untrustworthy bad guy. Why we wonder? Are patients with facial disfigurement evil? Or do we as a society hold deeply entrenched prejudices?