Are Boil-like Pimples On The Stomach A Sign Of Hiv

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HIV pos & breaking out with pimples on my back and stomach

I dont have problems with acne usually. I am breaking out with Painful pimples on my back and stomach. I am not taking any meds so it can't be side affects of treatment. My V/L is <5000, CD4 500 and I don't know what has caused it. It...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Many things can cause such a rash, including eczema, seborrhea, acne or other related conditions. One thing I also consider is a mild fungal skin infection. A combination steroid and antifungal cream may be a way to go here as a therapeutic trial,... Read more »

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Penis Pimples

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I posed this already: im 4-5 months negative and about a month ago i had a boil on my penis or atleast i thought it was but anyways i popped w.e it was and it hurt so much and it was at first glance those pearly penile papules but it got so much... Read more »

Question re: boils - meds or HIV related?

Posted by dj1979, 1 Reply

I have a problem. I have been HIV+ for about 2 1/2 years, started on meds in Jan. this year due to falling CD4 (down to 227). Have had to make a couple med changes, currently on Combivir and Kaletra.

About a month ago I got a boil (or abscess, or... Read more »

G-Man can you help (Boils)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

G-man, boils on the upper thigh, dry mouth (slight) are they consistance with ars 69 days after exposure via oral sex (cunnilugus) with a prostitute. Ive been very nervous for the past 69 days and july 16 i get my results back very afraid I may have... Read more »

are new moles signs of acute hiv? please respond

Posted by roma2010, 1 Reply

i woke up today and i noticed that besides having some raised skin spots on hands, back and stomach i also have like 4 new moles on my shoulders and hands which im 100% sure never had from what i've been reading people with compromised immune system... Read more »

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