Aids Rash Symptoms: Do I Have That Or A Different Rash
Author: Dee Cohen
A lot of fear can come up if you suspect you may have the aids rash due to the virus. For some individuals, two to three weeks after a person has been exposed to AIDS they may see skin eruptions. Not all people will experience this and sometimes the rash appears much later. For some who develop it within a few weeks, it may subsequently disappear only to reappear in future. Remember that AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a late stage of HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus but sometimes people incorrectly see these as identical. The Hiv infection may not lead to AIDS and by taking care of one's immune system from the beginning you'll have the best prognosis. Everyone's body is different and has various challenges with the virus.
If you experience small dark bumps that are raised off the skin slightly that appears on your chest, back, face or neck, it can be a possible sign of this. When people have very light skin, the may be a deep red color or reddish brown hue. Remember that there are hundreds of rashes and that you shouldn't reach conclusions without testing.
Other symptoms usually accompany the aids rash, such as aches and pains in the muscles, diarrhea, a fever, headache and thrush (Candida albicans yeast attacking the mouth). Not everyone though will have these additional symptoms.
In a week or two an aids rash generally goes away on its own. However if you have an underlying cause which is the virus, you still have the the HIV virus. Some find that drinking low sugar elderberry syrup is helpful because it exhibits antiviral qualities.
When a physician fails to determine the cause of any rash, they generally with prescribe corticosteroids. These block histamines and stop allergic responses. This can help inflammation but may not be the correct treatment for one's rash depending on the underlying cause.
Because there are many various types of rashes, testing is the only way to know if you have the HIV virus. People can even get stress rashes just from worrying about a medical diagnosis. In certain cases where the rash is a circle that radiates outwards that's a kind of ringworm fungus which is called Tinea Corporis. It's very similar to the fungus that causes athlete's feet, which is called Tinea Pedis. All of those are treated with antifungals. Rashes can be caused by fungus, yeast or bacterial infection such as impetigo or strep rash. There are also viral rashes such as herpes zoster which is shingles and due to the chicken pox virus one had in the past. Stress can also effect our bodies and we can get rashes from anxiety.
Don't assume if you've been exposed to someone with HIV that you have the aids rash. If you do have a rash though, seek medical attention to get it diagnosed. Living in fear is very stressful and fortunately there are very effective measures now for treating the HIV virus enabling people to live long and productive lives.
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What are other causes of canine staph infections due to a skin rash other than allergic reactions?
My daughter’s dog (a boxer/collie mix) was diagnosed as having a staph infection. The dog has a rash on her skin but no other symptoms other than scratching. The dog does not have any fleas and is an indoor dog for the most part (goes on walks to take care of business). The vet indicated that if the cause of the staph was not from fleas, something really serious was wrong. We’re wondering what else could cause this? The vet prescribed a number of different antibiotics to administer as well as an injection of another type of antibiotic. The dog is approximately 1 year old and appears healthy otherwise. She was also recently spayed.
Staph is a kind of bacterial infection that’s why your vet gave you antibiotics. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections not allergic reactions.
Your dog just got an infected scratch or wound just like people can get, and it became contaminated with Staph, just like people experience.
Staph is everywhere. It’s a very common infection and is generally easily treated if the animal is in good health otherwise.
Just be thankful that you got it treated in time because if you hadn’t noticed it for a while and it had a chance to grow it could spread to other parts of her body and could become a worse infection that would be harder to treat and could possible cause some damage.
Thank goodness that you are an attentive owner.
What is good to use on sensitive skin after you shave or use hair removal in the bikini area?
A few months ago I tried bikini waxing and it completely destroyed my skin. I did exactly what she told me to do and I still developed a rash and all kind of engrown hair bumps I went to the doctor and was told that bikini waxing was not for me that my skin was too sensitive and I needed to either shave with a regular electric razor or use nair or something along those lines but make sure it is for sensitive skin. I have been using nair for sensitive skin and it is working fine, but the other day I was in the drug store and I saw this gel that you can use after shaving and I wanted to know if anyone has used it and if it is worth my time. I want my skin to be soft and smooth after I remove the hair. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also I am African American so I know some products are for different skin types. Not sure if it makes a serious difference but just wanted to put it out there to help for information purposes. Help please!
There are lots of lotions that help reduce the bumps/irritation after shaving , waxing and using nair.
i sell avon, so to be quite honest I havent used any of the store brands just because I found the one with avon and use that.. which I love and it works wonders. Its made for sensitive skin and it really does help.
I know a few friends buy some of theirs at the drug store and seem to like it.
As long as you dont buy the $0.99 one, and make sure its by a reputable company you should have pretty much the same results.
If you want to know more about the one I use, or see it, you can go to my website below and click on “contact me” and just type your message and it will email me with your question, if you want to learn more about it go to “shop” and search for
SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Silky Stay Shave Gel
This is wha tI use and it works great
I have a serious skin rash problem, HELP!?
I have an itchy, red, patchy skin rash that is all over my stomach, chest, and shoulders. It was much worse, but a week ago I went to my doctor who prescribed me with medicine. I have taken all of the medication already, and it went away just a teensy bit on my shoulders, but more or less the same. My doctor also drew blood and I’m clean of any diseases.
I’ve had this rash going on a month now, and it doesn’t get better with medication. The only thing I can fathom is that around the time I got it I had flaxseed oil for the first time (the internet searches that I have done will not give information on rashes due to flaxseed). Also I was trying different types of fasting diets, so maybe my body was drawing out toxins (but that was a month ago). The point is, I don’t know why the rash is not going away, have concluded that I dont have a disease, and am frustrated and want to know what’s going on, if anyone can tell me I would be very very very happy.
Thanks in advance!
OK I just got back from the Dr again, like everyone said. He gave me my medication again, for an extended period, and also showed me my white blood cell count, which is a wee bit higher than normal. other than that, no disease…?
With the hurricanes in Florida, I went back home after 3 months of being gone from the area due to a direct hit. I developed a red splotchy rash and 4 years later I still have it on my chest. The rash was due to the molds in the air. Over a 2 year time frame, I had many prescriptions they tried that were creams, ointments, lotions, pills, and steroids (and I still can’t loose the weight gained from those). I still break out on the rest of my body too……I don’t have health insurance now so no more prescriptions. I use an anti fungal ointment from the dollar store to try and control it….
My doctor was internal medicine……I even had a dermatologist……..and I showed it to my gyno and to a regular MD……….They scraped the skin and sent it to a lab, no results……….
I have tried…….calamine lotion………fresh aloe vera gel from my plant……and other calming creams and lotions from the health food stores…..
Until we luck upon a Dr. that knows exactly how to get this mystery rash gone………I guess we are doomed!!!!!!
A Very, Very Mild Skin Rash?
Over the past few weeks, perhaps about two months now, I’ve noticed a very mild rash appearing on my skin. They’re little patches, usually ranging in size from your smallest nail, to no bigger than a quarter, and are just a little darker than my natural skin tone. The only places they appear are on the inside of my elbow, a few spots on my back, which are the largest, and the very top curves of my breasts. They aren’t noticeably raised up, but there’s a slight texture difference between it and my skin, as if it’s just dry skin, but still sort of smooth.
My stepfather says it’s a very mild case of psoriasis, but I looked up the different types and degrees and none of them really match. I’ve tried moisturizing, but it hasn’t really done much except make my skin smell really good. Do you have any idea on what it could possibly be? Should I be worried? Should I look for a treatment, or will it eventually go away on its own?
Now, it doesn’t itch or or burn or anything. If I didn’t see it, I would think there is absolutely nothing wrong at all with my skin.
That is what I was thinking is a very mild case of psoriasis. I have mild psoriasis (but certain times of the year and stress it can get worse yet the doctor still says it’s mild. It was very very mild when I first got it. But then I thought maybe it’s a very mild case of excema. It’s hard to know without actually seeing it. Just remember when you look at pictures on the internet, they are usually extreme cases. For example I have a very mild case of rosacea, but would have never known that from looking at the ridiculously extreme pictures on the internet.
You might benefit from taking evening primrose oil capsules…it definately won’t hurt anyway and it has other benefits besides for your skin…it’s good for pms and other things too. Or you could try taking flaxseed oil. You would take these internally (vitamins/supplements) not put on your skin. It might help. I really don’t think it would hurt to try and put some kind of psoriasis treatment on it. For one when your in the shower you can rub those spots or your whole body with neutragena t-gel, nizoral, or head and shoulders. You could get some stuff at walgreens the brand is dermarest and try the psoriasis medicated treatment gel. I really don’t think it would hurt to use it if that is not what it is..the ingredient is salicylic acid. You could also soak in the tub with warm water and epsom salt or baking soda. Psoriasis tends to show up or get worse in the winter time. People with psoriasis benefit from the sun. So in your case you very well might have a very mild case. I wouldn’t worry and freak out about it cuz that might stress you out and you might aggravate whatever it is. I say if it doesn’t get better or gets worse in a week or two then go to the doctor just so you’ll know what it is and how to properly treat it. I’m not real familiar with excema. I do know there are different types of psoriasis and when I first noticed mine it was similar…not raised just dry looking patches. I don’t remember if they itched. I noticed these when I was about 23. Anyway I hope you at least find out what it is.
how do I get rid of dry skin around my nose?
I have dry,itchy,flaky,burning skin around the sides of my nose…and when it gets really bad sometimes I will get really little red bumps by my nose also. I have had this rash type thing off and on for the past few years…I have tried so many different types of lotions and creams but nothing seams to help. If anyone has any remedies or anything that mite help please let me know!
use vitamin e it worked for my brother trust me rub gentle and leave on itll be gone by know time.