SKIN CONDITION
Many including Kaposi sarcoma,thrush and herpes are caused by germs that take advantage of a weakened immune system.
That's why they are called" oportunistic" infections.Others like photodermatitis,may be linked to inflammation caused by an overactive immune system as it revives during antiretroviral medicine therapy or due to the medicines themselves.
Here are some of the more common skin conditions related to HIV/AIDS:
1.Molluscum contagiosum
This is a highly contagious viral skin infection that may be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact,sharing linens,or by simply touching the same objects.Molluscum contagiosum causes pink fresh-colored bumps on the skin .In peoplewith HIV/AIDS,an outbreak of more than 100 bumps can happen.
Although the bumps are generally harmless,they won't go away without treatment if you have AIDS.Your healthcare provider may choose to freeze off the bumps with liquid nitrogen (cyrosurgery)or destroy them with a laser or topical ointment .
The treatment will generally be repeated every 6 weeks or so until they are gone.
2.Herpes viruses
Several types of herpes viruses are common in people with Aids.Herpes simplex viral infections cause an outbreak of sores around the genital area or mouth.Herpes zoster viral infection is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.It can also result in shingles.This is an extremely painful blistering rash on one side of the body.
Herpes viral infections are often treated with antiviral medicines.Virtually all herpes viruses can become "latent ."This means that even after the infection seems to clear,the virus remains in the body and can cause a new infection later on.
3.Kaposi sarcoma
This is a type of cancer that starts in the cells that line the lymph or blood vessels.Kaposi sarcoma causes dark lesions on the skin.These may appear as brown,purple,or red patches or nodules.Kaposi sarcoma may also cause the skin to swell.the lesions can affect organs too,including the lungs,liver,and parts of the digestive tract where they can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms and breathing problems.
The skin condition typically only happen when your CD4 lymphocite(also called T4 cell)count is extremely low.
This means that your immune system is severely weakened.This condition is characteristic of AIDS.When a person with AIDS develop Kaposi sarcoma or any other opportunistic infection,the official diagnosis changes to AIDS.Highly active antiretroviral medicines hyave greatly reduced the incidence of Kaposi sarcoma and can help treat it if it develops.this cancer alsdo generally responds to radiaion,surgery,and chemotherapy.
4.Oral hairy leukoplakia
This is a viral infection that affects the mouth.It can cause thick,white lesions on the tongue that look hairy.It Is particularly common in people with AIDS who have an extremely weakened immune system.Oral hairy leukoplakia does not need specific treatment ,but effective treatment of HIV/AIDS with antiretroviral medicines can improve your immune system and help clear up the infection.
5.Thrush
Oral candidiasis,also known as thrush,is a fungal infection that causes a thick white layer to form on the tongue or inner cheeks.Thrush can be managed with antifungal medicines,mouth lozenges and mouth rinses.It is quite common in people with AIDS and can be difficult to treat,because the infecton trends to come back.Taking effective HIV medicine usualy improves this condition.
6.Photodermatitis
This is a skin condition in which the skin reacts to exposure to the sun by turning darker in color.It is common in people of color but anyone with HIV is susceptible to photodermatitis.
If you are taking medicines to improve immune strength,you may temporarily have the condition improved.
That's why they are called" oportunistic" infections.Others like photodermatitis,may be linked to inflammation caused by an overactive immune system as it revives during antiretroviral medicine therapy or due to the medicines themselves.
Here are some of the more common skin conditions related to HIV/AIDS:
1.Molluscum contagiosum
This is a highly contagious viral skin infection that may be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact,sharing linens,or by simply touching the same objects.Molluscum contagiosum causes pink fresh-colored bumps on the skin .In peoplewith HIV/AIDS,an outbreak of more than 100 bumps can happen.
Although the bumps are generally harmless,they won't go away without treatment if you have AIDS.Your healthcare provider may choose to freeze off the bumps with liquid nitrogen (cyrosurgery)or destroy them with a laser or topical ointment .
The treatment will generally be repeated every 6 weeks or so until they are gone.
2.Herpes viruses
Several types of herpes viruses are common in people with Aids.Herpes simplex viral infections cause an outbreak of sores around the genital area or mouth.Herpes zoster viral infection is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.It can also result in shingles.This is an extremely painful blistering rash on one side of the body.
Herpes viral infections are often treated with antiviral medicines.Virtually all herpes viruses can become "latent ."This means that even after the infection seems to clear,the virus remains in the body and can cause a new infection later on.
3.Kaposi sarcoma
This is a type of cancer that starts in the cells that line the lymph or blood vessels.Kaposi sarcoma causes dark lesions on the skin.These may appear as brown,purple,or red patches or nodules.Kaposi sarcoma may also cause the skin to swell.the lesions can affect organs too,including the lungs,liver,and parts of the digestive tract where they can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms and breathing problems.
The skin condition typically only happen when your CD4 lymphocite(also called T4 cell)count is extremely low.
This means that your immune system is severely weakened.This condition is characteristic of AIDS.When a person with AIDS develop Kaposi sarcoma or any other opportunistic infection,the official diagnosis changes to AIDS.Highly active antiretroviral medicines hyave greatly reduced the incidence of Kaposi sarcoma and can help treat it if it develops.this cancer alsdo generally responds to radiaion,surgery,and chemotherapy.
4.Oral hairy leukoplakia
This is a viral infection that affects the mouth.It can cause thick,white lesions on the tongue that look hairy.It Is particularly common in people with AIDS who have an extremely weakened immune system.Oral hairy leukoplakia does not need specific treatment ,but effective treatment of HIV/AIDS with antiretroviral medicines can improve your immune system and help clear up the infection.
5.Thrush
Oral candidiasis,also known as thrush,is a fungal infection that causes a thick white layer to form on the tongue or inner cheeks.Thrush can be managed with antifungal medicines,mouth lozenges and mouth rinses.It is quite common in people with AIDS and can be difficult to treat,because the infecton trends to come back.Taking effective HIV medicine usualy improves this condition.
6.Photodermatitis
This is a skin condition in which the skin reacts to exposure to the sun by turning darker in color.It is common in people of color but anyone with HIV is susceptible to photodermatitis.
If you are taking medicines to improve immune strength,you may temporarily have the condition improved.
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