Question
I have darker skin since becoming HIV positive.
25 February 2022. Related: All topics, Side effects.
What products are best for my skin? I’m HIV positive and my skin has become dark.
Answer
Hi, how are you?
I am sorry to hear you are experiencing this. Have you mentioned this to your doctor?
Depending on the combination of your HIV medications, you may require a Vitamin D supplement. Before commencing this it would be advised to talk with your doctor or pharmacist. This is a previous question that explains more.
There is no cosmetic skin ‘product’ that is known to lighten skin.
Josh
Ok thanks Josh for me no more testing I’m out of danger
Hi David, as you mentioned laboratory test it is likely that a 4th generation antigen/antibody test was used. Results from these tests are conclusive from 6 weeks onwards. As you tested at 7 weeks your result is accurate and you need no further testing.
Hi Josh as you said it is not necessary for me to do the 12 weeks tests as my 7weeks was HIV negative is self test be accurate?
Hi David, no you do not. There is no need for any further testing. You are HIV negative.
Hi Josh 7 weeks laboratory tests and they are negative so must i do 12 weeks tests which would be three months or it is not necessary?