Hair Loss After Touching Anus Worried I Have HIV

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Fingerring and touching anus opening

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Please help me I am making myself sick with worry. I Fingered a girl of unknown HIV status (not inside her but just the vulva). She briefly rubbed her vagina. About 10 minutes later she pressed my anal opening with the same finger. Is there a risk... 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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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 »

Hiv survival on organic surfaces (e.g. skin, hair)

Posted by Antre, 2 Replies

Hallo. I have read a lot of articles before asking this question but I still have a question (maybe due to the fact that I do not have medical knowledge). We know that HIV does not survive for very long outside the body. Actually as soon as the body... Read more »

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 »

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Dr. Bob, very worried. Saliva came in touch with open wound,

Dr. Bob, An escort was licking my face, later i realised that i had a cut on my face. She could be HIV positive, if she is HIV positive and since her saliva comes into contact with my blood, am i at risk of getting HIV?Let me know. Thanks. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Nope. Saliva does not transmit HIV. (See below. I'll reprint some basic information about HIV transmission.)Thanks for your tax-deductible donation to The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org).Stay well.Dr. BobDr.... Read more »

Hiv from touching toothbrushing (SNIFFING AND HIV, 2010)

Hello Dr Bob, Need you sincere opinion on what is happened to me.For 3 weeks I work abroad (in UK). I moved with a colleague of mine.(we share the same house, the same bathroom). First of all, I have OCDregarding HIV infection. I keep my personal...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIV from touching a toothbrush handle and sniffing it? WOWZA! Your OCD is OOC (out of control!). Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. Your fears are irrational and unwarranted. I'd suggest you seek counseling (psychotherapy), because,... Read more »

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 »

Risk from massage and having anus licked "Anxiety and guilt is killing me doctor, pls help"

I went to a massage parlour in singapore and opted for nuru-gel massage. I am very worried now, please go through the sequence of events and help me out,(1) she greeted, shake of hands, holding hands going to a room.(2) chatting with her, observe...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,I'm sorry to hear that this has been giving you so much grief lately. I can assure you that you were at <b>no risk</b> for HIV from the this.I can tell from the amount of detail you've included in your... Read more »

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