Approach to Rash in a Patient with HIV
Approach to Rash in a Patient with HIV
Approach to Rash in a Patient with HIV
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Cutaneous Drug Reaction:<strong>Patient</strong> Counsel<strong>in</strong>g• Avoid extremely hot showers or baths.Water that is <strong>to</strong>o hot can irritate the sk<strong>in</strong>.• Avoid be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the sun. Sun exposure canmake your rash worse.• Try unscented, non-soapy cleansers for thebath or shower.• Contact doc<strong>to</strong>r right away if rash blisters,or <strong>in</strong>volves mouth, palms or soles, or isaccompanied by symp<strong>to</strong>ms <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g otherorgansFrom VA’s <strong>Patient</strong> Side Effects Guide; http://www.hiv.va.gov/patient/side-effects-guide/rash.asp; accessed 4/25/11
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