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Hi, I've been taking the treatment for four days and I've been feeling great. I get worried when I see some people say they look emaciated.

Hola, hace 4 días estoy tomando el tratamiento y me he sentido muy bien . Me preocupa cuando veo algunas personas decir que están demacradas

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Orlando, FL

Have you noticed any changes in your skin? I've noticed my cheeks are redder than they used to be. But as a woman, I'm worried my skin will start to look gaunt. What do you think?

Ustedes han visto cambios en su piel? Yo he visto que mis mejillas están más rojas de lo que eran antes . Pero como mujer siento preocupación en que la piel me cambie a demacrada . Que piensas ustedes?

June 9
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A myHIVteam Member

Thanks Rachel, I'll tell the doctor about this. I hope he gets better!

Gracias Rachel , le diré esto al médico , espero que mejore !

June 13
A myHIVteam Member

If it turns out that you have Rosacea, which can cause red cheeks, sometimes nose and chin..you can get a prescription from the dermatologist to control it.

June 10
myHIVteam

It's great that you've been feeling well these first few days of treatment! It's completely normal to worry about changes in your skin, and you're not alone.

The redness on your cheeks that you've noticed could be related to starting treatment. When your immune system begins to strengthen with the medication, your skin can Show Full Answer

It's great that you've been feeling well these first few days of treatment! It's completely normal to worry about changes in your skin, and you're not alone.

The redness on your cheeks that you've noticed could be related to starting treatment. When your immune system begins to strengthen with the medication, your skin can react in different ways. Some skin changes that can occur when starting treatment include:

- Redness or flushing of the face
- Acne as your immune system begins to improve
- Mild rashes that usually clear up within a few weeks

Most of these reactions are temporary and not a serious problem. However, if the redness persists, worsens, or if other symptoms appear, such as fever, blisters, or severe peeling, it's important to talk to your doctor right away.

The most important thing is to stay in touch with your medical team about any changes you notice, no matter how small they may seem. Four days of treatment and feeling well is a great start! 💪

¡Qué bueno que te has sentido bien en estos primeros días de tratamiento! Es completamente normal preocuparse por los cambios en la piel, y no estás sola en esto.

El enrojecimiento en las mejillas que notas puede estar relacionado con el inicio del tratamiento. Cuando el sistema inmunitario comienza a fortalecerse con los Mostrar respuesta completa

¡Qué bueno que te has sentido bien en estos primeros días de tratamiento! Es completamente normal preocuparse por los cambios en la piel, y no estás sola en esto.

El enrojecimiento en las mejillas que notas puede estar relacionado con el inicio del tratamiento. Cuando el sistema inmunitario comienza a fortalecerse con los medicamentos, la piel puede reaccionar de diferentes maneras. Algunos cambios en la piel que pueden ocurrir al iniciar el tratamiento incluyen:

- Enrojecimiento o rubor en el rostro
- Acné cuando el sistema inmunitario empieza a mejorar
- Erupciones leves que suelen desaparecer en pocas semanas

La mayoría de estas reacciones son temporales y no representan un problema grave. Sin embargo, si el enrojecimiento persiste, empeora, o aparecen otros síntomas como fiebre, ampollas o descamación intensa, es importante hablar con tu médico de inmediato.

Lo más importante es mantener comunicación con tu equipo médico sobre cualquier cambio que notes, por pequeño que parezca. ¡Cuatro días de tratamiento y sintiéndote bien es un gran comienzo! 💪

June 9

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