I Have Facial Wasting Does That Mean I Have Hiv

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facial wasting 10 months after possible exposure

i had an hiv test 6 months and 10 months after possible exposure. Both negative. But, now i have facial wasting. What does this mean doc?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,It means that whatever is causing your facial wasting, one thing is absolutely certain: the cause is not HIV!Dr. Bob... Read more »

Androgens Cause Facial Wasting?

I read a response to a recent question where you said testosterone could have some implication in... Read more »

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D. »

genotrope for facial wasting?

I haven't ever before heard of using genotrope for limiting facial muscle wasting. Genotrope... Read more »

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D. »

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Why Your Dentist Needs to Know About Your Facial Fillers

In the early 2000s, facial wasting -- the loss of the fatty layer just under the skin on the face, particularly in the cheeks -- was a real concern for people with HIV on anti-HIV therapy. With its signature sunken cheeks and resulting gaunt... Read more »

Banishing Chipmunk Cheeks and Bullfrog Neck

Some people experienced facial wasting as a result of HIV treatment, others got a fat face. Nelson Vergel had the swollen glands on the side of his face that made it look bigger. Vergel, a treatment activist who started as an advocate of exercise... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin Treatment

For some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may not only have to deal with the threat of illness but the toll of illness. All that is required to stay healthy and alive can leave an everlasting mark! I'm referring to... Read more »

facial wasting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello All,
I've become obsessive with my concern with facial wasting. I've been positive for over 20 years, and have been very fortunate as I've not developed any AIDS related disorders. However, 3 years ago I was diagnosed with type II diabetes,... Read more »

Facial Wasting?

Posted by Anonymous

Please help!! I have been told that there is a wasting condition assicated with HIV. In particular wasting of the face . Is it remotely possible that this wasting can start right away( within 3-4 months of infection) I am scared so far all my test... Read more »

facial wasting * any help/support appreciated

Posted by boston781, 3 Replies

I've been HIV+ since '91. I'm currently on fuzeon & other meds. I am so depressed over my sunken cheeks. I'm doing well healthwise being on this regimen. If anyone knows or has any suggestions on where to find help in the Boston area I'd... Read more »

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