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SKIN PROBLEMS What's the Problem, and How Do You Diagnose It?

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SKIN PROBLEMS Whats the Problem, and How Do You Diagnose It? There are many skin problems that can occur in HIV+ people. Some are minor, while others have the potential to be extremely serious and possibly even fatal. Included in the latter are the hypersensitivity reactions that sometimes occur to various drugs. These reactions can cause a serious skin rash that can develop into a life-threatening condition if the causative drug is not discontinued and treatment initiated. Other less serious rashes can occur in some people who are beginning certain antiretroviral drugs, but will commonly disappear in a few weeks. Seborrheic dermatitis is quite common in HIV+ people. It can cause yellowish greasy scaling patches and reddened areas of the skin. It most often appears on the face, scalp, back, chest, and groin. The affected areas on the scalp, chest, and back are often itchy. Psoriasis can also occur in some HIV+ people, creating patches of skin that are thick, red, and covered with silvery scales. Most often, the affected skin areas dont itch. These skin changes most commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, arms, back, legs, and the area behind the ears. Psoriatic arthritis affects five to seven percent of those suffering from psoriasis, and seems to most commonly occur in those for whom infection has been the psoriasis trigger, as is probably often the case in HIV disease. It has been observed in a significant number of HIV+ people so when arthritic symptoms accompany these sorts of skin problems, it increases the likelihood that psoriasis is the problem. Cysts, boils, and dry, itchy, irritated skin, as well as itchy scalp with dandruff are also relatively common in HIV+ people. Severely itchy skin develops in some people. It can be so problematic that sleep will be interrupted and daytime activities will be compromised. In some cases, the itching will result in the affected persons scratching the skin ...

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