How Do You Clear Up Dark Marks On Skin In Hiv Patients

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Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)

I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I wasnt paranoid about it until my toddler covered herself over with his throw and suddenly got a rash on both her arms and face. She had been inside all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We don't use the term "Full Blown AIDS" anymore, because in reality there is no such thing as "Partially Blown AIDS." I'm delighted you are caring for your brother in his time of need. I wish all AIDS patients had... Read more »

dark spots on my skin

Hi there,I am living with HIV and have been 5 years now. I started the meds late last year, I am... Read more »

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can hiv pass through irritated skin from shaving?

I asked you this question twice in the past week and still have yet to receive an answer. What kind... Read more »

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Update on Management of the HIV/Hepatitis B- or HIV/Hepatitis C-Coinfected Patient

Table of Contents Introduction HIV/HCV Coinfection HIV/HBV Coinfection New Data From the Literature Conclusion References Introduction Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) constitutes two of the... Read more »

Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Editorials, Opinion Pieces Marking World AIDS Day

Several newspapers recently published editorials and opinion pieces on HIV/AIDS following World AIDS Day, which was Dec. 1. Some of the pieces are summarized below: Editorials Akron Beacon Journal : "No society can afford to allow HIV/AIDS to... Read more »

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FDA Clears New Johnson & Johnson HIV Drug

On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Intelence (TMC125, etravirine) for use in combination with existing AIDS drugs in adult HIV patients who are failing other therapies. Made by Johnson & Johnson, Intelence is the newest... Read more »

Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin Treatment

For some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... Read more »

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Drug Holidays may be over for HIV patients.

Posted by sunkyst, 3 Replies

Good article on a new study about HIV drug holidays.
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BRITON - CLEARS HIV FROM HIS SYSTEM

Posted by Survivor, 3 Replies

Thought this was interesting... MSNBC Sunday Nov 13

LONDON - A British man claimed on Sunday to be the first person to become clear of the HIV virus, which can lead to AIDS, after earlier testing positive for it.

If true, the case of 25-year-old... Read more »

TheBody - Your position is now clear

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

As promised I did not post, nor did any other Dissident for twenty four hours (I extended the time because of the two post I did make).

TheBody and many of it's supporters (a few have responded in a mature and intelligent manner) have given us a... Read more »

Mysterious skin

Posted by spidey, 4 Replies

I have my emotions locked for the moment, but it swells and flows. I'd rather feel control. I'm a walking statistic now. Sex Worker...teen..couchopping. I've been staying with a guy for a weel now,we fucked and later I googled a med and I found... Read more »

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