Hiv Rash

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Connect With Others

HIV RASH

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know there is little one can say about the HIV rash but I have had a rash now for over 2 months on my forehead. Could that be accociated with HIV? Read more »

What does HIV rash look like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

Read more »

WHat is the HIV rash like? Dr. Bob said "papular eruption". My rash is above, on, and below my armpits. It is just red and raised skin. It itches, but I keep hydrocortizone on it, and it helps. DO I HAVE HIV? Read more »

HIV Rash???-HELP..

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What does a HIV type rash look like? It is part of ARS or ARC? When does it happen? Is it the first sign of HIV or AIDS???..please please help me..I cant take the worry and my doctor won't see me for two weeks!..I HATE HMO's

Read more »

HIV Rashes

Posted by Anonymous

Hello Friends,

During the initial stages of HIV infection, one of the symptoms of seroconversion is development of rashes. What do these rashes look like ? For information I referred to a book in the British Council Library which says the following :
"... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Ask the Experts

HIV Rash and Fever

Dear Mr. Kull,What the rash associated with a HIV infection look like and what is the incubation period? Also, what is the incubation period of the fever associated with a HIV infection and how warm does the person get?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

In general, people experience symptoms related to acute HIV infection 2-4 weeks after exposure. Please see <a href=http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Symptoms/Q46052.html target=_new>ARS Rash</a> for more information... Read more »

Crusting with HIV rash?

Does the HIV rash crust like other rashes say example chickenpox ??? maybe a foolish question ......

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

No.... Read more »

HIV Rash--PLEASE help...

I am hoping you will be able to answer my question. What are the characteristics of an HIV related rash? I have a quarter sized red area with red raised bumps on my lower stomach. It is not anywhere else on my body and it just itches rarely. It...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

indeed you have always had latex-condom-protected safe sex, you have absolutely no worries as far as HIV is concerned.Second, the HIV rash is more generalized and not at all like what you describe. The small red bumpy area on your belly is not... Read more »

HIV rash

Does the rash in acute HIV usually affect a large portion of the body or could it be localized to one cheek (face) and shoulder?...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

The rash is often generalized and accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever or pains in the muscles. However, it may be more localized, usually to the chest or shoulders, but it could also be more localized to the face, less commonly.... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

Skin Rash

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet Eosinophilia: an increased number of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Eosinophils are a part of the body's immune system that can damage healthy tissue if they malfunction. Non-nucleoside reverse... Read more »

To Treat or Not To Treat ...

Let's say you have just received an HIV diagnosis, due to Pneumocystis pneumonia, a CD4 count of 120 and viral load at 260,000. Ask 100 doctors if you should be treated with antivirals (in addition to antibiotics and subsequent prophylaxis for the... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Skin Problems

Many people get a rash when they start taking antiretrovirals. Rashes can be caused by the following drugs: non-nucleoside analogues -- nevirapine (Viramune), delavirdine (Rescriptor) and efavirenz (Sustiva) the nucleoside analogue abacavir (alone... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kenya Launches Campaign Against Child Abuse

Responding to a rash of media accounts of horrific mistreatment of children, including the story of a man who murdered his teenage nephew with a pitchfork because the boy had HIV, the Kenyan government today announced the launch of a new campaign to... Read more »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>