What Causes Rashes On Patients With Hiv

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Rash caused by HIV or PEP?

Hi Doc,I recently stopped a PEP regimen consisting of Nelfinavir, 3TC and 4DT after 11 days.I stopped due to a bad rash that developed all over my body (it was hot, red and kinda scaly on my legs, arms, back and some on my chest).I started PEP 12...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The exposure as you describe it would likely be of relatively low risk but many experts would recommend some level of PEP. The regimen you were prescribed would result in a modest assortment of side effects including rash as a possibility. As you... Read more »

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Certian hiv and psyh. meds causing rash

I take kaletra and truvada and adderall and trileptal everyday and now i have a very bad rash on my... Read more »

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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 »

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 :
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rash & hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I recently posted a question here about a rash as a symptom of ars.Thnx for those that replyed I appreciate it greatly.I was asked to be more specific about my exposoire so here goes.I was involded in a scuffle between one of my friends and things... Read more »

HIV related rash.......Too worried....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all,

1 mth ago ,I am tested non reactive to HIV1 and HIV2 ,that is 4-5mths after my protected virginal sex exposure.
However,I have been getting 1-3 slight itchy small bumps(1mm) either on my chest,below my neck, calf,forearm,behind neck,near belly... Read more »

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