Hiv Scalp Condition

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Scalp problems

Is prevalence of lots of dandruff on the sculp any sign of HIV infection? Is having lots of dandruff on the sculp any sign of an opportunisitc infection?Or does it constitiute as part of ARS?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Relax! Dandruff is dandruff. Dandruff is not HIV or AIDS.... Read more »

Red sore on scalp

HIV + male 8yrs reyataz epscom cocktail no viral load and 900 tcells. Have a red sore on my scalp... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

odd shaped skin rashes in scalp and other parts of body

I've been infected and taking meds for more than 15 years with no serious copmplaints.... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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Rash in the scalp

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

Has anyoone ever had rash in the scalp or heard of it as a symptom of HIV infection?

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HIV a DISEASE or a CONDITION

Posted by Survivor, 4 Replies

SO WHAT IS IT???

This is a very intersting question is it not...? Pharma says it's a Condition, others +ve and -ve say its a disease and or condtion..

WHATS THE BLOODY ANSWER!?!?!?!

"Oh Eric, I am so sorry for you, thats a horrible disease." Read more »

Strep throat as hiv condition?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Could a strep throat like condition (very sore throat with puss on tonsils) be a sign of hiv infection?

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skin conditions

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 »

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