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Is Tinea Versicolor A Sign Of HIV Infection?

Posted on Sat, 1 Jul 2017

Question: Hello, It is Tinea versicolor a sign of hiv infection? 4 months after expouser i did a hiv test and it was negative. When the test was done i was taking multi-vitamins. Do you think that the multi-vitamins can make the test to fail?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

Related your concern you shouldn't worry because having a negative result of HIV test after 4 months of a risky exposure means that you are free of HIV and this is very conclusive.
You should know that tinea versicolor(pityriasis) can happen even for other reasons except the weak of immune system, like if you have oily skin or live in a hot climate and sweat a lot.
Furthermore taking multivitamins doesn't impact in the result of HIV test.
In this situation I suggest to treat pityriasis with topical antifungals.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

I'm very anxios and i belived the tinea versicolor is a Hiv rash. I've did tested for Hiv at 3 months but i was doing herbal treatment for h.pylori then i tested again at 4 months but i was taking multivitamins. It is correct that non of herbal treatment for h.pylori or multivitamins can influence with Hiv testing?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!There is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

Related your concern and based on your data (negative result of HIV tests) I emphasize again that you should't worry because you are free of HIV and the tinea versicolor in your case definitely is not a HIV rash.

Furthermore you should know that taking herbal treatment for H.pylori and multivitamins cannot influence in HIV tests.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a good health.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (33 minutes later)

Thank you for your time, i think i should visit a psyhologist...it seems i have other kind of problems :)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes is better to consult with a psychologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back.

You are welcome.
In this situation I think is better to consult with a psychologist.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D