HIV means Human immune deficiency virus. Cause by HIV virus. The early-stage usually start off with rashes. But not all rashes in the skin are HIV rashes.
This is how to identify HIV rashes from other rashes:
According to Chris M. Matsko (2020), skin rash is a common symptom of HIV infections. It is an early indication in most cases and occurs within two to three weeks after you have contracted the virus.
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However, skin rashes can be caused by other, less dangerous factors too, like an allergic reaction or a skin issue. When in doubt, you should go see your doctor and get tested for HIV. This will ensure you receive the correct treatment for your condition.
According to WHO fact sheet 2020 these are ways to recognise the symptoms of an HIV Rash.
1. Check for a rash that is red, slightly raised, and very itchy. HIV rash usually causes blotches and spots on the skin, red for people with fair skin and dark purplish for people with dark skin.
2.:³The severity of the rash varies from patient to patient. Some get a very severe rash that covers a large area, while others only have a minor rash.
2. Note if the rash appears on your shoulders, chest, face, upper body, and hands. This is usually where the HIV rash shows up on your body. However, the rash tends to disappear by itself within a few weeks. Some people mistake it for an allergic reaction or eczema.
4. HIV rash is not transmittable, so there is no risk of spreading HIV via this rash.
5. Pay attention to other symptoms that may occur when you have HIV rash.
These WHO include:
Nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, Fever, Diarrhea, Muscle pain, Cramps and body aches, Enlargement of your glands, Blurred or hazy vision, loss of appetite, Joint pain, etc.
Be aware of the causes of HIV rash. This rash occurs due to the fall in the number of white blood cells (WBC) in your body.
HIV rash can occur at any stage of infection, but generally, you notice it two to three weeks after you have contracted the virus.
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