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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i have recently tested positive to hiv and also have a genetic disposition to keliod scaring... since reading alot of litreture on minor skin infections due to hiv... i am questioning if this scaring is due to the virus... has anyone else out there... Read more »

Skin condition

Posted by Anonymous

My skin feels as if it is sun burned. It does not itch but it is very annoyning. It is mainly on my legs but some times on feet and arms.

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Conditions which warrant testing beyond 6 Months

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Dear all - in the Understanding Your Labs forum on the Body, Mark Holodniy under the 'Messages to the Worried Well' section has stated that there are 2 conditions which would prompt him to get further testing for his patients beyond 6 months. One is... Read more »

Conditional Reserve Status

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I was not able to attain CRS in the Air Force but luckily was able to attain a Specified Period of Time Contract which is good for 3 years. Is this going to be the norm and at what point will they say "no more, you are out"? Read more »

HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Please Read

Posted by WorriedOne, 2 Replies

Hello
I have some serious questions since Ive been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I would just prefer for someone's Professional advice. Sorry for the long read.

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acute hiv and skin conditions

I am a man and had unprotected sex with a girl three weeks ago and am wondering if acute hiv has any effect on your skin. I have a very mild rash on my chest and pubic region, and my hands have been raw and peeling with small red spots which come...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

A rash is associated with acute HIV infection in as many as 50% of cases. The rash usually does not itch, is distributed over the upper trunk and limbs, and might involve the palms and soles. It usually resolves within 1 to 2 weeks.... Read more »

Skin Conditions

When you say that a person with HIV infection is more prone to skin infections, what type of skin infections are you referring to? What exactly is Scabies? What does it look and feel like and how is it transmitted? Thanks!...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. Persons with damaged immune systems (including AIDS) are more likely to getskin problems, than the general population. Some of these skin problems aredue to: opportunistic infections (for example, Kaposi's... Read more »

sure to mis-spell skin condition

Greetings Doctor, I do practice ( Safer )safe sex. I am hiv- and get tested regularly. i am gay and exclusivly a top. during intercourse i always have a condom on. However, I have a condtion called ( mispeelling? ) "Lichen Planus "...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Actually you spelled "Lichen Planus" perfectly; however, you misspelled "misspeelling!"There are no data that I am aware of that directly answer your question or links the condition to increased HIV transmission risk.... Read more »

facial skin condition

I have a skin condition on my face only-I get small nodular shaped clear fluid filled bumps-they are in the beard area and above it-the clear fluid drains-then they bleed-and of course scar-I have been to many dermatologists-no one has identified...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is difficult over the internet to comment when dermatologists have already been consulted. You don't mention what your HIV status is and which HIV drugs you are on. KH... Read more »

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