An HIV rash can be itchy or painful. It generally appears red in people with lighter skin tones or dark brown, purple, or red in people with darker skin tones. A rash caused by acute HIV infection ...

The symptoms of an acute HIV infection are similar to those of the flu. In addition to a rash or swollen lymph nodes, the symptoms may include: Share on Pinterest On dark skin tones, a measles ...

A rash can be a symptom of recent HIV infection. Other infections can also cause skin problems. They may also be a side-effect or allergic reaction to an anti-HIV drug. Allergic drug reactions need ...