Does AIDS cause itchy skin?

Generally, patients with AIDS typically experience skin itching symptoms. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. The detailed explanation is as follows:

AIDS is a highly harmful infectious disease, primarily transmitted through sexual contact, blood transmission, and mother-to-child transmission. In the early stages of infection, some patients may not exhibit symptoms of skin itching. However, as time progresses, the virus continuously damages the human immune system. When the immune system can no longer function normally, the body becomes susceptible to various pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Infections caused by these pathogens on the skin can then lead to itching. Additionally, due to metabolic changes and immune system dysfunction in AIDS patients, the skin's ability to retain moisture declines, causing dryness. Dry skin is prone to itching, and scratching may cause skin damage and subsequent infections, further worsening skin conditions and intensifying itching.

Once diagnosed, patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as Efavirenz tablets, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, and Lamivudine tablets. These medications can exert antiviral effects, reduce viral replication, and inhibit reverse transcriptase activity, thereby effectively controlling disease progression and improving quality of life.

Although AIDS is a serious condition, patients can still lead as normal a life as possible if detected early, treated promptly, and managed with active cooperation with physicians. Meanwhile, everyone should take preventive measures in daily life to avoid contracting AIDS.