is hiv rash itchy and painful?
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An HIV rash is irritated skin that affects people who have the virus. It can be itchy, red or purple, or painful. Most people who have HIV get a rash at some point. It's a common symptom that can happen in early (acute) or later stages of HIV infection.
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Acute HIV rash: a symptom of HIV infection Typically the rash will be flat or barely raised with small reddish dots/spots in people with light skin, and dark purple/ black in people with dark skin. The rash is not usually itchy and it tends to disappear within 3 weeks.
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The top layers of the skin can burn, causing redness, pain, and blistering. Mild itching is a common symptom of sunburn, but severe itching is uncommon. The skin contains nerve endings that send signals to the brain about pain and itching.
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A candida infection of the skin can cause intense itching. Symptoms also include: Red, growing skin rash. Rash on the skin folds, genitals, middle of the body, buttocks, under the breasts, and other areas of skin.
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It is not usually associated with an obvious rash and typically affects the whole body or can be localised to the lower legs. The itch is severe and is often described as a 'burning' sensation.
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['skin redness or discoloration.', 'burning or itching.', 'blistering.']
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Secondary Stage The rash usually does not cause itching. The characteristic rash of secondary syphilis may appear as rough, red, or reddish brown spots both on the palms of the hands and the bottoms of the feet.
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Skin problems may also occur when the immune system starts to recover due to HIV treatment (especially acne and folliculitis, infection of the follicles). It may be a sign of improving health of the immune system, as it responds to the anti-HIV drugs.
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While rash can, indeed, be a sign of an early infection, only two out of every five people will develop such a symptom. In the end, there is neither one single rash nor one cause of rash in people with HIV. The simple fact is that rash can occur at any stage of infection.
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Sometimes the rash may not cause any symptoms, but usually the infection causes a red, raw, itching, burning, or sometimes painful rash on the head of the penis. Thrush is candidiasis inside the mouth. The creamy white patches typical of thrush cling to the tongue and sides of the mouth and may be painful.
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['nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite;', 'mild diarrhea;', 'skin rash or itching;', 'darkened skin color; or.', 'vaginal itching or discharge.']
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Without treatment, syphilis progresses to the secondary stage. Rashes or sores in mucous membranes of the mouth, vagina, or anus occur during this stage. The rash may look red or brown, and usually doesn't itch. It can appear on the palms or soles of the feet, or as a general rash on the body.
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It may burn, sting or itch at the site of contact. With allergic contact dermatitis, your immune system triggers an allergic reaction. Symptoms may include redness, swelling, itching and a rash. This usually affects the face, lips, eyes, ears or neck.
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People with HIV may have symptoms in the very beginning of their infection, like swollen glands, fever, headaches, and muscle soreness. You may not have any symptoms at all for up to 10 years.
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['muscle aches.', 'chills.', 'numbness and tingling.', 'itching and burning sensations, especially where the rash appears.', 'pain.', "swelling of the lymph nodes, a sign that your body's immune system is fighting the virus."]
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['itching or rash;', 'joint pain;', 'headache, dizziness; or.', 'nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, loss of appetite.']
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['a tickling feeling of something moving on your head, hair, or body.', 'sores that develop from scratching itches.', 'irritability.', 'difficulty sleeping.', 'red bumps on your head, neck, shoulders, or pubic area.']