Hair Loss After Swallowing Worried I Have HIV

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hair loss, swollen glands - hiv positive?

Hi Dr. Bob,I would like to ask - why do you post so many questions from idiots who ask stupid things like, I had protected sex with no condom breakage and I kissed someone - do I have hiv? Or I got a massage in Asia, do I have HIV? These questions...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Natalie,Sorry you are not pleased by some of the questions posted here, but I can assure you everyone who writes in is indeed very worried about his or her personal situation. Just like you!Now let's look at your question: possible... Read more »

Dating Tips Guy: Navigating the Minefield Called Life, or I Swallowed - Should I Worry?

Hi Dr. Bob, it's Dating Tips Guy. I caught a looksie at some of those bare-chested Dr. Bob... Read more »

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Doc...hair loss pls pls reply....

Hi...doc...im so scared since it seems as if im loosing my hair...i was infected last... Read more »

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Bone Mineral Density Loss Accelerated in HIV-Infected Males

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hair loss

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

can anyone tell me of any experience they have had with hair loss?

i am a 50 year old woman, recently diagnosed with hiv, probably had 5 years. always had thin hair but this is ridiculous! mother died 3 months ago and during that really stressful... 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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Chronic Telogen effluvium (hair loss) - Help

Posted by kl1226, 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 »

Loss of Pubic Hair

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is loss of pubic hair a symptom of ARS/HIV? Does anybody know?

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