HIV rashes can occur at any part of the body. It is the result of body’s immune system fighting the infection of HIV. It can also happen due to adverse drug reaction (as side effects of medicines used to treat HIV infection) or allergy during the infection period. Most of The HIV rashes may subside on their own, rashes because of drug reaction may require strict medical attention.
In any case, if rashes occur during HIV infection, it is better see HIV physician immediately. This helps in early diagnosis and so better treatment.
HIV Rash Symptoms
Following are the features of HIV rashes seen in patients.
The patient develops brown or red lump like pimples. They appear like eczema and are formed in clusters
HIV infection may cause lesion as a result of peeling of skin
HIV rash could be itchy in some rare cases
Though HIV rashes may occur at any part of body in some rare cases genitals, eyes and mouth (buccal cavity) are affected
Rashes due to HIV infection are not transmissible, and they last up to 2-3 weeks
At times, there are other symptoms observed along with HIV rashes. They are mentioned below: