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Hiv Sores On Scalp
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Sores/scabs on scalpI 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...
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Red sore on scalpHIV + male 8yrs reyataz epscom cocktail no viral load and 900 tcells. Have a red sore on my scalp... Read more »Itching, burning on scalp, face, and groin areaI have been experiencing, itching in the scalp area, the faceand ear area, as well as crotch and... Read more »
Articles
Study Finds Decreased HIV in Circumcised Males Not Caused By Reduction of STI SoresThe decreased incidence of HIV infections in males who were circumcised is not primarily due to a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to a PLoS Medicine study that analyzed "data from 2 clinical trials including more than... Read more »
Sexually-Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive PeopleSTDs (sexually transmitted disease) that cause ulcerations (sores on the skin, including on or inside the genitals, mouth, or rectum) can dramatically increase the risk of picking up HIV, due to the fact that ulcers and open sores provide an easy... Read more »
Scientists Learn Why Even Treated Genital Herpes Sores Boost the Risk of HIV InfectionNew research helps explain why infection with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, increases the risk for HIV infection even after successful treatment heals the genital skin sores and breaks that often result from HSV-2. ... Read more »
Sore Arms, No Voice but a Full Heart -- the "We Can End AIDS" March in Washington, D.C."Count me in." XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) Washington, D.C. We Can End AIDS March © IAS/Deborah W. Campos, Commercialimage.net I came to D.C. totally prepared for the "We Can End AIDS" mobilization, I had my blue fabric to... 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? Read more » Sore Throat and Mouth Sores the Recur
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Hello would anybody have some insight for me, I had an exposure to HIV 9 months ago. Tested negative to HIV 1/2. The exposure came from a women from sex worker from korea, since then I just haven't felt right. Lots of strange symptoms. So I...
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Sore throat and HIV
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hey there, just have a quick question for the experts. Does a sore throat have any direct relation to HIV. I've had an ongoing sore throat that just won't go away. Along with that I have a swollen node right under my ear that's pretty painful. I've...
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Sore Throat And Colds Have Nothing To Do With HIV!
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Check this out:http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/forum/view_question.html?section_id=61&id=48209&category_id=0 The doctor says that neither the frequency of, nor susceptibility to common colds (including sore throat symptoms) is different in HIV+... Read more »
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