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I am an HIV positive patient, and I have had a sore or peeling skin at the base of my anus for more than a month and I don't know what it could be.

Soy paciente positive de VIH ,y presento una llaga o peladura al pies del ano hace más de 1 mes y no sna que podría ser?

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Orlando, FL
April 28
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May 1
A myHIVteam Member

I will go see my doctor ASAP

April 28
A myHIVteam Member

You should go to your Doctor or now to the ER and get that checked out, don't wait any longer. If I had a vehicle I would go and pick you up and take you myself to the nearest ER in your area to get that treated.

May 1
myHIVteam

A sore near the anus that hasn't healed for more than a month definitely deserves medical attention as soon as possible. Living with HIV can make your immune system more vulnerable, sometimes allowing certain infections or skin conditions to develop or take longer to heal.

Some possible HIV-related causes include:

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A sore near the anus that hasn't healed for more than a month definitely deserves medical attention as soon as possible. Living with HIV can make your immune system more vulnerable, sometimes allowing certain infections or skin conditions to develop or take longer to heal.

Some possible HIV-related causes include:

- Herpes — can cause sores around the anus, rectum, or buttocks
- Warts — in people with HIV, these often appear near the genitals and anus
- Mpox (formerly monkeypox) — causes sores that can appear anywhere on the body
- Impetigo — an infection that starts with sores or blisters
- Molluscum contagiosum — can last longer in people with compromised immune systems. Most importantly, consult your doctor or HIV specialist as soon as possible. A sore that hasn't healed in more than a month can be a sign that your immune system needs support, and your doctor will be able to make the correct diagnosis and adjust your treatment if necessary. Don't wait any longer! 💙

Una llaga cerca del ano que lleva más de un mes sin sanar es algo que definitivamente merece atención médica lo antes posible. Vivir con VIH puede hacer que el sistema inmunitario sea más vulnerable, lo que a veces permite que ciertas infecciones o condiciones de la piel se desarrollen o tarden más en sanar.

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Una llaga cerca del ano que lleva más de un mes sin sanar es algo que definitivamente merece atención médica lo antes posible. Vivir con VIH puede hacer que el sistema inmunitario sea más vulnerable, lo que a veces permite que ciertas infecciones o condiciones de la piel se desarrollen o tarden más en sanar.

Algunas posibles causas relacionadas con el VIH incluyen:

- Herpes — puede causar llagas alrededor del ano, recto o nalgas
- Verrugas — en personas con VIH, suelen aparecer cerca de los genitales y el ano
- Mpox (antes viruela del mono) — causa llagas que pueden aparecer en cualquier parte del cuerpo
- Impétigo — infección que comienza con llagas o ampollas
- Molusco contagioso — puede durar más tiempo en personas con el sistema inmunitario afectado Lo más importante es que consultes con tu médico o especialista en VIH cuanto antes. Una llaga que no sana en más de un mes puede ser una señal de que el sistema inmunitario necesita apoyo, y tu médico podrá hacer el diagnóstico correcto y ajustar tu tratamiento si es necesario. ¡No lo dejes pasar más tiempo! 💙

April 28

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