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Is there a cure or treatment for alopecia ? Mar 2, 2013 I have been positive since 2003, and was diagnosed with AIDS in 2011. Since 2012 I have began to loose my hair. My doctor told me that I have alopecia. This has never been a problem before. I have had problems the past few years with medical adhearance until Oct. 2012 when I started Atripla. Sice beginning Atripla I take meds daily and keep all appointments .I am assuming the alopecia is associated with AIDS and my low cd4 and high viral load. I even tried cutting all my hair off and letting it start over. It seems to be worse than before. What can I do about this problem ? |
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| Response from Dr. Holodniy
 You don't indicate what your current CD4 count is. In general, alopecia is not related to HIV infection. However, there are other kinds of infections or medical conditions that are associated with alopecia and you should be evaluated for them. Unfortunately though, many cases end up not having a treatable cause. | ||||||||
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