Does Hiv Cause Eczema

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Can trizivir be the cause of my eczema?

Dear Doctor.I have been on meds since 1985,on trizivir for the last 8-9 years. My viral load is undetecktable and my CD count about 300. For the last 3 years I have suffered from eczema. My hiv doc. sent me to a dermatologist who put me cortison...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Eczema (dry skin) is common in general population and more common in HIV + patients. Trizivir has not been linked to a much a higher risk for eczema though drug skin is occasionally connected to AZT or 3TC but I would not have a high level in... Read more »

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You can use the seeds of thin chilli peppers that have been frozen to effectively treat HIV/AIDS. I made the discovery for treating eczema. I approached the Pharmaceutical industry to find a partner to test and develop it. Novartis (a top ten... Read more »

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I was wondering if anyone has experience with eczema, and if it could be relatated to early HIV infection? Read more »

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Does anyone else suffer from eczema? I have went to a dermatologist and that's what they said it was. Sometimes it gets so bad I scratch it and make it bleed. It's on my elbows and back of my legs. I'm hoping this won't leave me scares. What... Read more »

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