Effect of HIV Infection on Skin - A few weeks after HIV infection, we may experience flu-like symptoms. This is called primary HIV infection . These symptoms can include a red rash and that does not cause itching. These symptoms usually last 2-3 weeks, and recovered himself without medication.
In advanced infection, our immune system becomes damaged, and this can cause red skin and itching. This problem can be treated with steroid cream or antihistamine medications.
When we started on antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the immune system begins to recover. Sometimes this recovery can cause skin problems such as acne (pimples) and folliculitis (hair bumps on the roots.) This is actually a good sign, suggesting that we start recovering immune.
In advanced infection, our immune system becomes damaged, and this can cause red skin and itching. This problem can be treated with steroid cream or antihistamine medications.
