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A 35-year-old male asked:

Is tinea versicolor an early sign of hiv infection ? i get conflicting answers here .

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Dr. David Liuanswered

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 21 years experience

Not by itself: Tinea versicolor by itself is not an indication of an impaired immune system. Markers for aids are infections like widespread candidiasis, coccidiomycosis, toxoplasmosis, tb, and others. If you are concerned, please see your primary care provider and get tested for hiv. That is the only certain way of knowing if you are infected.

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Rheumatology 54 years experience

Possibly: Cutaneous fungal infections may be an early sign of HIV infection. However, the overwhelming percentage of time, tinea versicolor occurs with an underlying condition.

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