Do AIDS Cause Bumps?

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Pimple like Bumps around my fingernails

I have been HIV+ for about 5 years. I have been diagnosed with AIDS. I am 30 years old. Sad, I know. My last labs said my CD4 shot up to 250 from 11. And my Dr. said by November my viral load should be undetectable. I had a marvelous recovery...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Difficult to diagnose those hand lesions without an examination. A culture of the fluid would be helpful to determine if you have a strep or methicillin resistant staph infection. Herpes simplex is another infection that can cause blisters. Contact... Read more »

skin bumps & diarrhea

Hello my names Luis and I'm HIV+ and also have been diagnosed with Colitis in my large intestine. My med cocktail is COMBIVIR,SULFAMETH/TRIM,VALCYTE,VIREAD,LOMOTIL. I to have been suffering from some annoying side effects like diarrhea &...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The skin bumps could be some form of folliculitis which can be a challenge to effectively treat (a visit to an HIV experienced skin specialist often a good idea). The HIV drugs you are now on rarely cause colitis per se. I assume you have been... Read more »

bumps on nose

hi doctor, my question is is it possible that hiv could cause me to get 3 little red bumps on the bottom of my nose less than 3 days after exposure.. i also felt a wierd sensation come over me not sure how to explain it however..in the following...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I'm not aware of bumps around the nose being indicative of recent HIV infection. Don't try to diagnose your HIV status based on symptoms alone: start with your risk. If you have unprotected vaginal or anal sex with a person known to be HIV... Read more »

Small bumps on body with Atripla

Hi Dr. Henry,I was diagnosed with HIV in May 2009 and started treatment in April 2010. Today I have a CD4 of 700 and an undetectable viral load. Despite tolerating Atripla very well since starting the regimen, I have noticed I have small pronounced...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Don't have an HIV-experienced dermatologist in NYC I can suggest-readers are welcome to post a recommendation. Common causes of skin problems in HIV+ persons doing well include ezcema, seborrhea, and folliculitis--proper diagnosis by even a... Read more »

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bumps on face

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

is hard bumps on face relaed to hiv in any way ? i am scared... Read more »

Small bump

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi!

Today I just noticed I have a small bump, and I hate to say this, right at the top of the crack of my butt! It's small and almost looks like a mosquito bite, but doesn't itch. It almost feels like a zit. Maybe it's just a zit?? But I've never had... Read more »

HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your

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HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your Life
By San Francisco AIDS Foundation

While the global HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to rage, a small number of fringe groups have been aggressively promoting misinformation about AIDS. Some claim that... Read more »

AIDS- 3rd leading cause of death

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AIDS to Be 3rd Leading Cause of Death

The Associated Press

By MARIA CHENG

November 27, 2006

You can't put all your eggs in the abstinence basket

Within the next 25 years, AIDS is set to join heart disease and stroke as the top three causes of death... Read more »

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