Hiv And Cause Of Hair Falling Out

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hair falling out

Is it true that HIV causes your hair to fall out. My hair has been coming out in clumps. Doctor is testing me for possible thyroid problem but said that HIV causes hair loss. I haven't heard of that yet. Could it be my meds...viracept,...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

18 is the precentage of CD4 cells. Hair falling out in clumps is not a usual manifestation of HIV infection or caused from the meds you are on. HIV can result in some hair loss over time. There are some autoimmune diseases that can also cause such... Read more »

Hair fall after pep

Hi Dr. Rob!After 28 days on pep "Levitra and Combivir" my 6 months test came back... Read more »

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Loose stools, acne and hair fall.

Dear Doc,Just started meds on Feb 15. Used to feel dizzy for about 2 weeks. its gone. The only side... Read more »

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Falling for someone HIV positive...

Posted by Pan, 4 Replies

Hi,

This is my first time posting here. Well, I am 30-years-old and HIV negative. I always practice safer sex, with a low number of partners, and get tested regularly. Remaining negative is a really high priority for me.

Well, about one month ago I... Read more »

my HAIR

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi I,m a 30 year old women HIV pos .I just found out sept 2002.Viral load over 500,000 T-Cell at 74. I,m losing my hair.It's not do to my med cause I just started them 2 weeks ago. why am I lossing my hair will it grow back?

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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 »

HIV- falling head over heals w/HIV+ & confused

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I'm HIV- and recently met and went on a few dates with an awesome guy who is HIV+. He told me he was HIV+ on our second date, after I told him I was a recovering alcoholic. The fact that he disclosed his HIV status so honestly to me is so... Read more »

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