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Hiv And Hair Thinning
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thinning hairI have had HIV for more than 8 years and I have just started taking medication this year. I had problems with thin hair no matter what I use my hair is very thin even before the medication. If I dont get a hair cut as soon as possible my hair will...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,There are many reasons for hair thinning and hair loss. Yes, some antiretroviral medications can be associated with hair loss (3TC, aka Epivir, for example). However, it appears you've had this problem for some time. Your medications may not...
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thin hair - BYwhat does it mean when a person with AIDS hair starts to thin is that a stage of concern ... Read more »Unexplained all over body hair thinning JBI've been HIV+ since 1990. I am on 3 drug combination therapy (Indinavir-'97,... Read more »
Articles
Thinning Bones a Growing Problem Among People With HIV; HIV and HIV Meds Appear to Be CulpritsBone problems have quietly emerged as a major health issue for people with HIV, and HIV meds may be at least partly to blame, according to recent research. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggest HIV health care providers and the... Read more »
Indonesia's Insulation From HIV/AIDS Wears ThinThe cultural and religious norms that have spared Indonesia from an HIV/AIDS epidemic may be the same factors that hinder prevention efforts in the country, experts warn. Indonesia shares the same ingredients that sparked an HIV/AIDS epidemic in... Read more »
Thin Pipeline Reveals Three Possible HIV DrugsIn several poster presentations at CROI 2009 in Montreal, Canada, three possible new compounds with anti-HIV activity were highlighted. The three compounds, from a very thin pipeline of possible new HIV drugs, are all in early safety study. Should... Read more »
Louisiana: HIV/AIDS Patients' Health Care Options ThinSince June 1, the state AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for low-income patients has turned away 177 qualified applicants, canceled several provider contracts, and slashed funding to community clinics, all in a bid to plug an $11.7 million budget... Read more »
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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...
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hair loss?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
In the last year I have lost alot of my hair, has anyone else experience this as a problem or is it from something other than HIV?
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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 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...
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