Dose Hiv Cause Hair Loss

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hair loss caused by hiv

hello doc. whats the best hiv drug treatment for massive hair loss caused by aids? thank u so much....

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

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If you are losing hair excessively, many factors can be causing that.The only HIV drug that is known to cause hair loss is Crixivan, a drug that we do not use anymore. Have your doctor check your hormone levels (testosterone, thyroid),nutritional... Read more »

How can I control hair loss caused by my medication coctail?

I have been HIV Positive for the last 13years. I started on meds in August of last year. Because at... Read more »

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hair loss & fatigue

i was recently diagnose with hiv on 2/18/05. when i was first diagnosed my doctor let me decide... Read more »

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Hair Loss

Hair loss (alopecia) is a common experience, particularly in men as they age. When hair loss is new, rapid or severe, it is considered abnormal. There are many medical treatments that can cause disturbing hair loss, including cancer drugs and some... Read more »

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Whether daily micronutrient supplements improve health has for decades been a hotly debated question. In recent years several large studies have been published and received wide publicity. Results, whether in trials for HIV positive or HIV negative... Read more »

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Chronic Telogen effluvium (hair loss) - Help

Posted by smilek, 1 Reply

I've been diagnosed with HIV since 1992. I've been on numerous treatments although I'm currently on Norvir, Truvada and Prezista. For the past 5-6 years I have been going through a chronic hair loss, Telogen effluvium (thinning of the scalp). It... Read more »

hair loss

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Are any women out there suffering from hair loss that could be med related? If so, what did you determine the problem drug to be and were you able to do anything about it?If you fouund it to be med related and you changed/stopped did you get any... Read more »

Hair Loss

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was just reading a question to Dr. Henry about hair loss and Crixivan. I'm on Crixivan, Epivir and AZT. I've been on this regimen since the advent of protease inhibitors. Early on I lost ALL of my underarm hair, thigh hair and butt hair. I've... Read more »

hair loss

Posted by mistake1, 1 Reply

does anyone know if hair loss is an hiv symptom and itchy skin also?
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