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 Amanda, when did you notice your skin started to become darker? and what ARVs are you taking? As mentioned in the main question, this needs to be discussed with your doctor. It is possible that this could be caused by low levels of Vitamin D, however this is only one possibility. To be certain, you need to discuss this with a medical professional.
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Hi Pretty, what is the name of the PrEP you are taking? and are you taking it daily or on-demand dosing?
As mentioned in the answer to the main question, it is important that you talk to your doctor about this.
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Hi Akp, do you know the name of the ARVs you are taking? and is your skin darker all over?
As there are a lot of possibilities for why your skin is darker it is important you speak with your doctor.
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Pls help me what can I do