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FDA, Biogen Idec Say HIV-Positive People Should Not Take Skin Disorder Drug Amevive

FDA 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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A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction The prevalence of skin disorders in AIDS patients treated in the palliative care setting is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of skin diseases in both HIV and AIDS can be an especially... Read more »

A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Maintenance of skin integrity in people with HIV poses a number of challenges to health care practitioners and caregivers. Because of the nature of HIV, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to heal open wounds or ulcers once they appear. It is... Read more »

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Sun related skin disorders in HIV+ people.

Diagnosed 20 years ago, I was on Bactrim for 10 yrs before commencing HAART. The long term side effect of the Bactrim is photosensitivity, causing irritating rashes that last for days or weeks after only a short exposure to the sun. This condition...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Good question. Photosensitivity (and skin damage due to UV light) is common in the general population and becomes more apparent with aging so it can be challenging to sort out the contribution of either HIV or certain drugs in various patient... Read more »

SKIN DISORDERS

I seem to have developed a rash type on my arms mostly but also the face and torso. Not associated with meds. It tend t "flare" from time to time and is VERY prickly. Any help?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Rashes are among the most frustrating conditions I deal with. HIV infection is associated with a host of skin disorders most notably seborrhea, folliculitis, and fungal infections. Treatment with many HIV drugs is also associated with many skin... Read more »

Ear skin disorder

Both my brother and I suffer from an itchy ear problem. The skin crusts over and peels off. This is very irratating and embarrassing. It is like dandruff of the ear. I have tried cortizone cream, vinegar, tee tree oil,etc. Some of the things...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

This forum is exclusively for discussion related to the side effects of HIV therapy.... Read more »

Skin and Early HIV

Hey Doc, Couple of quick questions for you? In first year or so of infection are their any skin problems you see in the majority of your patients! Im negative sice my last test in january but notice some brown round skin marks on legs. Is this a...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Other than a transient rash during acute infection, in early chronic disease, skin conditions unless already preexisting, are not common.MH... Read more »

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Do I have a mental disorder from HIV? PLEASE REPLY

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

It's me again. Sorry to keep making threads. My only "risk" is masturbating with a pair of worn panties, with a light yellow stain. I know it was sick and wrong. No matter how much evidence I hear against being able to contract HIV from this, I... Read more »

SKin Question

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know if Vitiligp is related to HIV infection? I have white spots all over my back Read more »

HIV + Panic Disorder = Terror

Posted by grcboy28, 2 Replies

My situation keeps going from bad to worse, here's my story:

I suffer from panic disorder and anxiety issues with a history of hypochondriasis, HIVphobia and OCD. Not currently on meds.

For the first time in my life I had unprotected vaginal... Read more »

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 »

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