Defined as an area of swollen or irritated skin on the body. Most illnesses tend to come with a rash, and HIV is one of them....CONTINUE READING
The most common form of rash occurs when there’s a blockage in sweat ducts which ends up trapping sweat beneath the skin (heat rash).
Most people are not aware that a rash can also be a symptom of HIV. According to Medicalnewstoday, this article will show you the difference between a normal rash and HIV rash.
HIV rash tends to appear 2–4 weeks after exposure to the virus, and research shows that about 80%-90% of people who are diagnosed with HIV tend to experience this symptom.
HIV comes in stages, and the main difference between HIV rash and normal rash is that the former tend to come with other symptoms.
Studies show that if you experience a rash together with night sweats, muscle aches, fever, exhaustion, sore throat and mouth ulcers, it may likely be caused by HIV.
However, it is important to know that other ailments such as measles and chickenpox can also present similar symptoms.
Hence, the best way to differentiate a normal rash from an HIV rash is by going for a medical checkup, and also try to avoid unprotected intimacy…CONTINUE READING>>
