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My Lips Are Turning Red In Color. I Am Concerned About This.

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October 28
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Red lips can be concerning, especially if you are living with HIV. Here are some potential causes and steps to take:

- Medication Reaction: Certain HIV treatments can cause rashes or skin changes, including redness. This typically happens within the first few weeks of starting a new medication
- Infections: HIV can make Show Full Answer

Red lips can be concerning, especially if you are living with HIV. Here are some potential causes and steps to take:

- Medication Reaction: Certain HIV treatments can cause rashes or skin changes, including redness. This typically happens within the first few weeks of starting a new medication.
- Infections: HIV can make you more susceptible to various infections that might cause skin changes.

What to Do:
- Consult Your Healthcare Team: It's important to talk to your healthcare provider to determine the cause and get appropriate treatment.
- Monitor Other Symptoms: Note any additional symptoms like flu-like signs, which could indicate a new infection.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "6 Signs You May Have an HIV-Related Rash: Images and Characteristics" on myHIVteam.

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