Question
My skin became darker, what can I do?
1 April 2009. Related: All topics, Other tests, Side effects.
I am on Truvada and Viramune. I was first dignosed with HIV in March 2008 and my CD4 count was 77 and VL 12,000,000. Now my CD4 count is 174 and viral load is undetectable. The problem is my face has become darker. Is this because of the medication or something else. If yes what can be done with this condition? Thanks
Answer
Darker skin might be linked to a low level of vitamin D (see this recent study).
As you are on Truvada, ask your doctor to check this.
This is only one of the possible reason. If you talk with your doctor, they might decide on other tests.
HIV meds are not usually linked to changes in skin colour.
Hi Djalma,
This is something that you’ll need to talk to a doctor about as i-base advocates aren’t medical doctors.
I started medication on September 2012 after using hiv medication(Tenofovir,Efavirinz & Lamivudine) and TB medication(Refina),after some few months I was unable to walk until today,at the moment Im using one crutch,I’m diagnosed with neuropathy,my legs are weak,I can’t walk backward or stand up without holding on something,what should I do,it is five years now?
Hi Lucia,
Please see the above post. Also what meds are you taking? And what medication did the dermatologist give you?
I am under treatmnent for many years and suddenly my face is turned dark.
What can I do? Dermatologist has medicate but is not resulting. Please help!
Hi Thando,
Please see the above post.
Im on tribuss, My face has become darker and thinner what can i do to prevent this from continuing, im trying balanced diet and exercise, but i dont see any difference
Hi Phanuel,
Have you tried vitamin D tablets? Also how much sun exposure do you get?
how can one improve vitamin D?
Hi Phanuel,
Is this something that you’ve talked to your doctor about?
When you started meds, what was your CD4? What is it now?
Your legs and arms thining could be due to a number reasons. Do you work out? What’s your diet like?
am on Efavirenz, lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets , since 2011 . my skin has turned very dark and my face grown older , thin and my legs and arms thining too