Question

Am I having a breakout because of PEP?

25 January 2023. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE.

I am having breakout on my face, I have been on PEP for more than 2 weeks. Is the breakout symptoms of HIV or is it because of stress I am dealing with or PEP consumption related? (I have pimple showing up after one has healed but still has a mark. Normally I rarely get consecutive pimples on my chin/mouth area)

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi, how are you doing?

A breakout is not a symptom of HIV. As you have mentioned, this breakout is most likely caused by stress.

A breakout is a normal thing. PEP is not going to cause this.

Please see this link for more information about PEP:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq

Josh.

6 comments

  1. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi David, please see here for more information: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  2. David makwela •

    Hi Josh he r u trust u are fine I’m fine too, t please tell me why people living with HIV have dry red eyes and sometimes are too white.Thanks

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Thanks David.

  4. David •

    Thanks Josh for responding keep the good work

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi David, the best PEP is what you can get access to. There isn’t a combination that is more effective than another. In most countries the first combination of PEP that is recommended to be used is TLD.

  6. David •

    Hi Josh trust u r well.just for ur information for the future if one get exposure for having sex and condom broke what is the best PEP,?