Can Hiv Lesions Only Be On Your Legs

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do ks lesions lessen after the beginning of hiv drug therapy

I am hiv positive and just recovered from a severe bout of pcp. Over the past month I have (already biopsied) developed KS lesions on my chest legs feet and neck I am told these lesions will lessen and eventually fade over time after I have been on...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

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Thanks for your post.I'm sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and Kaposi's sarcoma. Yes, in the vast majority of cases, KS lesions will subside once effective (and adhered to) antiretroviral therapy is started. This process can take... Read more »

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KS lesions

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know if KS lesions appear and disappear spontaneously? I noticed a red-purple mark(looks like little blood blisters) on my leg less than one/half inch. I noticed it about 4 1/2 years ago. It disappeared so I did't think anything of it... Read more »

Karposis lesion?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a purplish spot about one inch in diameter on my inner right thigh. It itched at first, but not now. When I press it down, it does not white out like a bruise, but it does white out a little. It doesn't look like a bruise, bug bite, or... Read more »

Oral Lesions

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

3 months after possible exposure i have a small hard bump on the roof of my mouth. Is this common with HIV symptoms?

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Questions about possible KS lesions

Posted by jstanavgguy, 1 Reply

I was wondering if KS lesions are able to be scraped or cut off?

I have a dark brown spot on my thigh, and I scraped it of. It was not a scab. However, when i scraped off the discolored skin, the flesh underneath was the normal color. Also, there was... Read more »

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