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HIV rash Definition
It is a skin rash that happens normally in HIV patients. approximately, eightieth of HIV-affected patients develop this condition.
HIV rash Symptoms
The dermatologic problem most frequently appears 2-3 weeks once being infected with the virus. The rashes will occur on any a part of body, but sometimes affects the face, chest, back, hands, legs and trunk. additionally, men infected with HIV will develop sores and fluid-filled blisters on the mouth, genitals and eyes. Following are the characteristics of the condition:
- Brown or red skin bumps similar to skin disease
- Inflammation of 1 or more follicles of hair
- Itchy bumps
- Peeling of the skin
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Unintentional weight loss
- Visual disturbances
- Swollen glands
- Muscle ache
- Loss of memory
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
In the advanced stages of HIV, the symptoms will worsen and cause many complications.