Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Skin manifestations of HIV infection may be the result of opportunistic infections or HIV itself. Start ART as soon as possible as restoration of immunity tends to result in a resolution in most instances. Refer to a Skin Specialist if not getting better.

Chapter 8: HIV Related Disease

Treatments

10 drugs
Other
povidone iodine
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Route

topical

Frequency

daily

hydrocortisone
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

1%

Route

topical

Frequency

twice daily

carbamazepine
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

200mg

Route

oral

Duration

10 days

amitriptyline
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

75mg

Route

oral

Duration

10 days

valaciclovir
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

oral

Frequency

twice a day

Duration

5days

paracetamol
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

oral

miconazole
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

2%

Route

topical

Frequency

twice daily

acyclovir
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

400mg

Route

oral

Frequency

twice a day

Duration

5days

ibuprofen
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

400mg

Route

oral

calamine
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Route

topical

Frequency

daily

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