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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 »

Sores/scabs on scalp

I have been HIV+ for about 10 years and for almost all of that time I have had small scabs and/or sores on my scalp. My T-cells are 1,100 and my viral load is under 1,000. My dermatologist and my PCP do not know what is causing them. Can you help me...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Very difficult to diagnose a skin/scalp disorder that has eluded your HIV specialist or dermatologist. Seborrheic dermatitis is very common is HIV + patients (dandruff like at times in the scalp) so a wide range of topical treatments (from regular... 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 and do not know if this is a sign of kc or some other serious concern. Not itchy but sore to touch. I have been getting barber hair cuts with electric...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Kaposi's sarcoma unlikey but possible in HIV+ person doing well on ART with CD4 cells > 500. Scalp problems are common in general and more common in HIV+ persons and can include conditions like seborrhea or UV light related skin cancers. I... Read more »

hiv/aids causing abdomen pain

Everyday/night I have sever abdomen pain that feels as if a semi is driving through me. Or something is twisting it uncontrollablly. The pain is almost unbearable. I wake up soaked in sweat, hungry but my stomach feels full, when I do eat, it gives...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

In the setting of HIV infection +/- treatment the differential diagnosis for severe recurrent abdominal pain is long and may involve HIV related or unrelated diseases. Common causes of recurren tabdominal pain include stomach ulcers, gallbladder... Read more »

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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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Joint Pain? AnonOne? Aids2HIV?

Posted by WhatDoIDo, 1 Reply

Hi all. I had a few questions. When someone experiences early symptoms of HIV, do they all come at once? Or can they come seperately. I have had diarrhea for more than a month now, then I started having testicular pain, my neck hurts when I move it... Read more »

have you heard....? to aids2hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

of someone getting infected with hiv and and within a few month begin experiencing symptoms such as painful swollen nodes, and fatigue? i was just wondering because you responded to my previous post about later stage of aids, i didnt mean that i... Read more »

DO U DIE OF PAIN IF U HAVE AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I don't have any family history of HIV or AIDS but just in case I happen to get Aids in the future, is it painful? and how do you die?

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