How Long Does Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Last

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

Question #1: Oral Hairy LeukoplakiaQuestion #2: Symptoms of Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Question 1:Have you seen any documentation of Oral Hairy Leukoplakia in people with HIVprimary infection (ARS), or is this a symptom that only will be found in thelater stage of HIV and AIDS ? Question 2:Dose it exist a test for Oral Hairy...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your questions. Oral Hairy Leukoplakia, like otheropportunistic diseases, is NOT normally seen with recent HIV infection(including Acute Viral Syndrome). In persons with HIV, it is normally seenduring advanced HIV infection,... Read more »

Shape of Hairy Leukoplakia

Hello, Dr. Reznik,I have a question regarding the *shape* of HIV-associated hairy leukoplakia... Read more »

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S. »

thrush or hairy leukoplakia

I keep getting white stuff in my mouth, and my doc quickly dismisses it as hairy leukoplakia (I had... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

Frequency and Characteristics of Long-Term Non-Progressors and HIV Controllers in the Chelsea and Westminster Cohort

There is no internationally agreed definition of a long-term non-progressor (LTNP), in recent years more usefully referred to as a slow progressor, or an HIV controller (HIC). As a result several different interpretations of what parameters can make... Read more »

ARV Pipeline: Long-Acting Formulations of Rilpivirine, GSK-744 and Nanoformulations

A useful poster discussion focused on long-acting (LA) formulations that are in early stages of development, some of which appear to be prioritised for use for prevention rather than treatment. 1 This session included an introduction by Marta... Read more »

Early Data for Rilpivirine Long-Acting Formulation Supports Further Investigation for PrEP

There has been considerable interest in the possibility of long-acting formulations of antiretroviral drugs. Researchers from St Stephen's AIDS Trust, London and the University of Liverpool have begun investigating the pharmacokinetics (PK) of a... Read more »

Studies on Pipeline ARVs: Quad, Elvitegravir/Cobicistat, Cobicistat, GSK1265744, BMS986001 Dolutegravir, GSK-1265744, Long-Acting Formulations (Monthly Injections): Rilpivirine-LA, Raltegravir and Patient Views

This year the PK Workshop was notable for a number of important studies on ARVs that are already advanced in the pipeline. Please see the study abstract and Liverpool University report for more details on each study. Quad Quad is an... Read more »

Connect With Others

Hairy Leukoplakia

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was wondering if anyone out there has or has had hairy leukoplakia on their tongue? If so, how long did it take from when you first noticed it as a very small white to to being all the way down the side of your tongue.

Secondly, how was it... Read more »

Hairy Leukoplakia

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can anyone tell me how long it takes from the first presentation of hairy leukoplakia to the time it becomes very distinct? Weeks, months, years?

Also, does it become more and less visible on a daily basis? Read more »

Hairy Leukoplakia

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I developed hairy leukoplakia on one side of my tongue around chritmas time. It is still there. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how long after you get this you have to go on meds. My t-cells were 450 in October. Vl undetectable w/o meds.... Read more »

ORAL HAIRY LEUKOPLAKIA

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

i am sure i have ohl. oral hairy luekoplakia. i have had a tounge problem now for at least 3 months. i read and read about possible problems, went to the dr. not thrush! seems to resolve on it's own but comes back. affects my inner cheecks too.... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>