Scroll To Top
News

Taking Care of Your Skin

Taking Care of Your Skin

Skin_0

Skin ailments are relatively common among HIV-positive adults, even those taking anti-HIV medications, report researchers in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. They surveyed 897 HIVers attending dermatology clinics, and about 61% were already taking anti-HIV drugs at the time of their appointments. Among the most prevalent skin diseases diagnosed: ''Folliculitis 18% ''Genital warts 11.5% ''Seborrheic dermatitis 10.6% The study also found HIVers taking anti-HIV drugs had a higher rate of molluscum contagiosum'which can be passed through sexual contact'and of light sensitivity than those not on antiretroviral therapy.

Pride of Broadway Special

From our Sponsors

Most Popular

Latest Stories

Plus Editors

Editor