Can Hiv Virus Cause Leg Nodules And Skin Lesions

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Human Papillomavirus and HIV Disease

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. About 20 million people are infected at any one time. Nearly half of all sexually active people have had HPV at some point in their lives. Since it often doesn't cause symptoms, many never know they've had it. Though most types of HPV do not cause serious disease, some can lead to cancerous conditions. Left untreated, these high-risk types can cause...

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skin lesion

i went from hiv to aids,how can i get rid of the leisons spots on arms and legs....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Treatment of skin lesions in the setting of HIV/AIDS depends on the diagnosis for the skin condition. Your HIV specialist and/or a dermatologist (skin specialist) can often pin down the cause of the skin lesions and offer targeted treatmend... Read more »

Skin Lesions because of drugs?

I am currently taking Combivir and Sustiva and seem to be doing well with no detectable HIV. However, I have about 8 dime to quarter-sized red spots on my upper body which itch and sometimes break and bleed. I went to a dermatologist but he does...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

A rash can be caused by many things (allergies, eczema, etc...) and a dermatologist should be able to make a diagnosis, even if a biopsy fo them needs to be done.This being said, a rash could easily be a side effect of the Sustiva, which may occur... Read more »

black marks or lesions on skin

I amn on Combivir and Stochrin. I have developed marks after itching and then a blister/bump/pimple would appear and then later as it heals it leaves black marks. Is that caused by the HAART? My cd count was 36cells/mm now it is 260 cells/mm after...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The skin lesons that you describe would rarely be associated with the HIV regimen you are on. Neurodermatis or dermographia are conditions that can result in exaggerated responses to scratching. If your platelet count and bleeding times (also... Read more »

Can a pet licking sweat or a cut from a HIV positve persons skin cause them to get sick or even HIV but in animal form whatever that may be? (CATS AND DOGS AND HIV, 2009)

Hello there. This may sound like a weird question but I have to ask because the only way to know is to ask, also someone else may be wondering the same thing. First of all I am currently on meds and undectable my question doesn't pertain to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Actually you are certainly not the only one wondering if Toto or Miss Kitty could be at risk. In fact we have an entire chapter in the archives of this forum devoted to animal HIV transmission. I'll reprint below some information from those... 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 »

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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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 »

brain lesion

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

in 96 i was diagnosed with pml because of ct scan and mir i lost ability of speech, walking, writing and bacically have blurred vision in 98 i had a spinal tap which was negative for jc virus i then had a brain biopsy whitch was neg so i dont have... Read more »

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