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Rashes, rashes and more rashes...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OK...what does the rash associated with ARS appear as? Like an allergic reaction type rash or something real severe, and spread out over the body...

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RASHES AND SWOLLEN THROAT GLANDS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi....
Is it possible that you could develop an ARS rash within five days of exposure? could it be mistaken for folliculitus or acne and does it ever appear on the buttocks? Also, would it be possible for that same person (ie me!) to develop... Read more »

PLEASE help! Rash, no fever...worried SICK

Posted by molls1992, 5 Replies

I had unprotected sex with someone about 3 weeks ago. (stupid, I know). I know him well (not that that matters, I know)....and from what I KNOW of him, he hasn't been with anyone other than me for over a year, and is 100% heterosexual.
I just had an... Read more »

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, 3 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

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Red Pimple-like Rashes on Body

My friend who was recently diagnosed HIV+ was also found to have syphilis. His CD4 and viral load status are healthy so he is not on any medication now. However, he went on a penicillin treatment to cure his syphilis. After the penicillin treatment...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The interaction between HIV and syphilis is complex. (See below.)What you are describing may be a Jarish-Herxheimer reaction. This can occur when secondary syphilis is treated with penicillin and appears to be more common in HIV-positives than... Read more »

Itchy rash Vs Non Irch Rash in ARS

One question Dr. that I hope you can answer: Can you tell us why the Rash associated with ARA doesn't Itch or have pain???. I had a low risk exposure (Oral Sex - received and performed) and I have not been tested for HIV - If you can provide...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The rash seen in primary HIV infection is presumably immunologic in origin. Different persons have different immune responses to viral infections. In some patients, the rash may itch (? IgE or mast cell triggered) and in others there may be no... Read more »

RASH! Atripla vs. Complera vs. Iccentress & Truvada when is to comes to RASH risk

My best friend was diagnosed 3 weeks ago. CD4 478. VL 10,000. He started on Atripla about two weeks ago. On around day 12 of taking Atripla he developed a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE rash. It spread to his eyes and mouth with fever. We have an excellent HIV...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

I am sorry to hear about your friend's bad reaction to Atripla. Rash is one of the most common side effects with Atripla, although it is usually more mild, it can be severe in some cases. It takes several days for the efavirenz (the part of... Read more »

A positive story about Atripla (specifically sustiva/efavirenz) rash

This isn't a question but a story. I wanted to share my experience of starting Atripla as I've seen a lot of people posting questions about the rash.I found out I had HIV 18 months ago and started Atripla 7 months ago. A week in I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thanks for sharing your experience--treating through a severe rash due to an HIV medication such as efavirenz in the ATripla can be nerve-racking for the patient and caregivers since often will resolve but rarely the situation can worsen and even... Read more »

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This video blog is part of the series "My HIV Journey: Videos of My First Months on HIV Meds, and Where I Am Now." Check out a full list of entries in the series . On Day 7 of my HIV meds (Atripla), I broke out in a rash. The doctor says that it... Read more »

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