The rash of AIDS or, more precisely, the rash of the HIV virus, as AIDS results from infection with this virus, is one of the common symptoms that occur to most infected people at some stage of the disease, so it can appear in an early form, and it can appear in the late stages.

The appearance and characteristics of this rash are usually as follows:

• Itchy and painful.
• It appears red in people with light skin, or purple in people with dark skin.
• It appears as a raised skin growth.
• It can appear on the torso or face and sometimes on the hands or feet.

When does the AIDS rash appear?

The rash associated with the HIV virus that causes AIDS usually appears within the first two months of infection with the virus, and as with any initial symptoms of any disease, the AIDS or HIV rash can be mistaken for the rash of any other viral infection. So it is important to consult a doctor to know the difference.