Hiv And Itching On Stomach

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Itching in the vaginal area, tiny red bumps that itch on my stomach.

HI, I'm 17 years of age and have been experiencing some weird complications with my body. I'm so concerned because I'm still young and want to know what's going on with my body. Up under my arm pits I have broken out badly...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

This doesn't sound like HIV/AIDS to me. You may have a skin infection. See your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. Good luck!... Read more »

PLEASE, Please Help!! Jock Itch/HIV/repeat exposures related questions

Dear Dr. Frascino,Thank you for offer us this great forum to resolve our confusions and assure our... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

To Itch, Or Not To Itch, that is the question!!

Hello Dr. Kull - I have one questions that I'm sure you can answer. I had a low risk - oral... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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Does the rash itch?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If a person does have the rash associated with ARS, is it a rash that itches??

I've all of a sudden developed a rash (about 9-10 days after exposure). Its pretty much only on front. Chest and a little of my stomach. Its more like little raised welts.... Read more »

Itch w/no rash

Posted by bigdogdog, 1 Reply

Have been dealing with a nondescript itch and no visible rash. It has been 5 weeks since an episode that potentially exposed me to HIV. I have been dealing with this itch since the beginning of November.

Any thoughts or ideas as to the cause?

Irration... Read more »

This constant itch

Posted by oldwoman, 7 Replies

I've talked to others who complain about itching on their legs,and I have it too,it's constant but usually bearable,today is one of the bad days and I can't stop scratching at myself(I feel like I need a flea collar on)It's just won't stop.I've... Read more »

Anybody experience constant itching?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Thanks for your encouragement! I know the odds are in my favor etc....However, there are soooo many "coincidences" happening right now it is freaking me out again. Last week I was 99% yoo hooing. Now, my gf has been sick for almost a week now with... Read more »

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