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Does Hiv Or Aids Cause Dark Blotches On The Skin
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Skin BlotchesHi -Me + since Oct 2004. I was told my status in a hospital after being unconscious for 6 days with severe viral meningitus. I suffered significant memory loss - I don't remember most of the late summer/fall of 04. I still have trouble...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Tough to comment on without being able to observe the lesions. Too bad you don't have a more user friendly (with better bedside manner) skin doc--that is what is needed most. I assume that your clotting factors and platelet count is OK....
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red, pink, brown or purplish blotches on and/or under the skinDear Doctors,In their FAQ, CDC refer to the following symptoms of ARS:red, pink, brown or purplish... Read more »dark spots on my skinHi there,I am living with HIV and have been 5 years now. I started the meds late last year, I am... Read more »
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Skin ProblemsMany people get a rash when they start taking antiretrovirals. Rashes can be caused by the following drugs: non-nucleoside analogues -- nevirapine (Viramune), delavirdine (Rescriptor) and efavirenz (Sustiva) the nucleoside analogue abacavir (alone... Read more »
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Blotches
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
hey just a simple question, how long do blotches last ?, what causes blotches ? and when would a blotch appear with HIV if it was a symptom ? also how can you tell if its a blotch or not ?
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red, pink, brown or purplish blotches
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
The following is said to be a symptom of ARS:red, pink, brown or purplish blotches on and/or under the skin http://www.13kg.com/facts/hiv_aids_common_symptoms.htm That's rather scary. Does anybody know what these look like and what causes them? Please... Read more » 22 weeks after exposure, negative but have muscle loss and dark circles
Posted by wiccaguy78, 1 Reply
21 weeks ago, i had performed unprotected oral sex on an escort. i had all the symptons of hiv, night sweats, thrush,weight loss of 15 lbs, rashes, white bumps on mouth, ect. i have had 5 neg blood test and 2 neg oraquick. problem is i still have...
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dark brown bump on meatus
Posted by rajeevgg, 2 Replies
having very minor dark brown bump near meatus on my penis. had safe sex 3 months. bump is very minor and painless. still having fear about it.
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