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Hiv And Eczema

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Will HIV make Eczema worse?

Dear Dr. Feinberg -I have always had horrible skin. Since I am from the south, I am not use to the dry winters. Although I tested negative at ten weeks, I am still paranoid that it is the possible HIV making my eczema worse. I read in your recent...
Judith Feinberg, M.D.

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
HIV in and of iteself should not make your eczema worse.... Read more »

Is Eczema related to Hiv?

Dr Feinberg,I have a rash on my forearms which my dermatolgist says is excema (i had excema as a... Read more »

Eczema & HIV

If a patient has eczema ,what is the recommended treatment for a person who is HIV positive?... Read more »
Articles
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Herbal Therapies Used by People Living With HIV: Neem

Neem ( Azadiracta indica ) is a tropical evergreen tree sometimes known in India as "the village pharmacy." The essential oil of this tree is an antibiotic used against a variety of micro-organisms. It is particularly useful for skin conditions,... Read more »
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction The prevalence of skin disorders in AIDS patients treated in the palliative care setting is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of skin diseases in both HIV and AIDS can be an especially... Read more »
Seattle Treatment Education Project

Washington State Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) Press Release on the Smallpox Vaccine

Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) says HIV-infected persons, as well as others with immune system problems should not get the smallpox vaccine, and should be cautious of those who do. As public health officials in the state prepare to... Read more »
San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Reducing the Risk of Getting HIV From Sexual Activities

Safer Sex Why Practice Safer Sex? Pregnancy Guidelines Why Latex? Safe Sex Guidelines Lubricant Condoms & Other Safer Sex Devices Types of Condoms ... Read more »
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eczema?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I was wondering if anyone has experience with eczema, and if it could be relatated to early HIV infection? Read more »

eczema

Posted by Anonymous
Does anyone else suffer from eczema? I have went to a dermatologist and that's what they said it was. Sometimes it gets so bad I scratch it and make it bleed. It's on my elbows and back of my legs. I'm hoping this won't leave me scares. What... Read more »

shingles?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
i had a sexual encounter yesterday with a guy who appeared to have shingles. when i asked him he said it was eczema, which i did not argue, but while changing him in sexual positions i did noticed that the shingles were in his ankles, and other body... Read more »

Skin problems

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
What is the story about dry skin and hiv? the symptoms include eczema? does everyone that has hiv have bad skin?
I have heard that hiv positive individuals develop dry skin when the t-cells are low? someone please answer! Read more »

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