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Does Psoriasis Worsen After Potential HIV Exposure?

Posted on Fri, 5 Jan 2018

Question: would my psoriasis go away after 2 weeks after exposure to HIV, My psoriasis seem to be improving don't know why can HIV have anything to do with this ? have no other symptoms

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Psoriasis may worsen after the HIV infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing in HealthcareMagic.

Usually, it is known that psoriasis may worsen after the HIV infection.

But, the management of HIV-associated psoriasis is challenging, although, affected individuals typically improve with highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Did you take the ARV therapy during this time?

I hope my answer helps you. Feel free to ask further.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Thanks for quick reply ,I don't know if I have hiv I still to do a test in 2 weeks time just that my psoriasis look better just thought it might have to do with HIV if I do have it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I wish you are HIV negative.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you writing back.

I hope and I wish you are HIV negative.
As I said above psoriasis may worsen after HIV infection.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T