Can Hiv Enter Through A Pimple

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I found my "pimple" worry in the forum (PIMPLE)

The staff at the body does such a great job, that it is almost a job in itself to search through your available data to find an answer to a question. It doesnt help that in our viral phobia, us nervous wrecks tend to ask questions in the wrong...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thanks for taking the time to write in and share the information you found in the archives. Actually "popped pimples" is a fairly common question, although it has not reached QTND (Question That Never Dies) status. I'll reprint... Read more »

extremely worrieddesperate for advicedontation info (PIMPLES AND HIV TRANSMISSION RISK, 2011)

Hello Doctor, I really appreciate the good work and really prepared to donate..a minimum of 50... Read more »

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HIV virus enter penis head?

How easy can hiv virus enter your penis head? Can you wash it with acohol or Listerine right after... Read more »

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Pimples and Advanced HIV

Posted by Anonymous

Hello there. Although I have been on The Body mailing list for quite sometime, I must say I have never been to this post site before. I find this to be very informative and I am glad to find a site where people can connect. My question is a... Read more »

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 »

Tiny pimples

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I developed tiny pimples under eyes after an broken condom episode. They have been there for a long time, should I be concerned about hiv. I know I need to be tested, but I'm scared to death. Read more »

cold sore/pimple?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

could a cold sore on the upper be lip at first be confused as a pimple? and would it indicate hpv if a cold sore, or does hpv show as clusters? Read more »

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