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Hiv And Skin Discoloration
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Skin DiscolorationI am African American and my complexion has darkened considerably. This makes me feel very uncomfortable. Are there any treatments to reverse this condition ?...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
What is your HIV status, which HIV medications are you taking, what other medications are you taking, and what other medical problems have you been diagnosed with? KH...
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African Americans and skin discolorationGreetings, I am a 27 year old African American living with HIV for over 10 years now. I have been... Read more »skin discolorationHi Doc,This is a follow-up question, 7/12/2006)My skin is getting considerably darker on my... Read more »
Articles
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Caused by Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusIntroduction The Microbiology and Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections The Epidemiology of MRSA SSTI in the HIV Positive Population Types of SSTI that can be Caused by MRSA Treatment of MRSA SSTI in the HIV Positive Patient Prevention... Read more »
Tibotec, FDA Update Warning Label on HIV Drug's Risk of Severe Skin ReactionTibotec Therapeutics, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, "has strengthened a warning about serious skin reactions in patients treated with the company's HIV drug Intelence," the FDA and the company said on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Intelence has... Read more »
Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin TreatmentFor some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... Read more »
FDA, Biogen Idec Say HIV-Positive People Should Not Take Skin Disorder Drug AmeviveFDA and the pharmaceutical company Biogen Idec on Thursday said HIV-positive individuals should not take the company's skin drug Amevive because it might lower their CD4+ T cell counts, Reuters reports (Reuters, 11/10). The drug is approved to... Read more »
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Dry skin and HIV?!??
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Was just diagnosised. But am taking things with a positive outlook. Just wondered... female, 26 my skin has gotten SOOOOO dry and itchy, also have dandruff never has been this bad before. Summer heat, or something more? I haven't started any meds...
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Skin Abrasion on Penis / HIV Transmission Risk
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello.I just felt compelled to share an experience regarding potential HIV expousure through a tiny skin abrasion on the penis. In a trip abroad last year, I topped for a man of unknown status. I wore a condom, but after ejaculation I noticed that... Read more » Skin infections and HIV?
Posted by spadude64, 4 Replies
I have had a boil on my left leg (upper inner thigh) for more than a week. As far as my viral load goes, I am undetectable, but how common are skin infections in people with HIV? Should I be seen by a doctor? Any replies will be appreciated. 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...
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