01/12/2025
This World AIDS Day, we’re highlighting something many people don’t know: the skin is often one of the first places HIV shows itself.
Because the immune system and the skin are closely connected, early dermatologic signs - persistent rashes, severe fungal infections, shingles in young patients or sudden flare-ups like seborrheic dermatitis; can be quiet clues that something deeper is happening.
Dermatology plays an important role in early detection, reducing stigma, and supporting the overall wellbeing of people living with HIV. With today’s treatment, most HIV-related skin conditions are manageable and early care leads to healthier, longer lives.
Awareness saves lives.
Compassion preserves dignity.
This is why World AIDS Day matters in dermatology.