How Long Hiv Rash Lasts On Your Skin

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How long does ARS rash last?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm just wondering for those who have experienced ARS, how long did the rash last? I had a rash for over 4 weeks. Also for those who experienced ARS, was your fever high grade or low grade? my risk factor was oral sex no ejaculation. Read more »

for hiv- people with long lasting symptoms

Posted by Jambasher, 4 Replies

And for anyone interested. Its my first post. Great site, helping probably millions of people. Wonderful work!

This is maybe not the right place to do this but still:

There seem to be the rather frequent occasion of people suffering from long lasting... Read more »

HIV skin rash

Posted by shinpai, 1 Reply

Does it usually itch?
How long does it last?

Also yesterday when I sat down to eat a hamburger my teeth hurt with the first couple of bites. It was not a terribly severe pain, but it was ver disconcerting. Sounds familar anyone?? Read more »

How Long Do Acute Symptoms Last?

Posted by une_fille, 2 Replies

hello, i had unprotected sex with someone i didn't really know six weeks ago. a week later i developed bacterial vaginosis. i was treated with an anitbiotic and then my tongue developed a white fuzzy appearance and was tingling. i thought maybe... Read more »

What is exactly skin rash ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can anybody describe skin rash during ARS for me ? Is it small red dots or large ones ? Are there many of them or only a few ? Are they localized or can they appear anywhere on the body ? When they appear, do they last for a long time or do they... Read more »

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How long do HIV symptoms last?

I had unprotected sex with a long time friend. I know she tested negative for HIV long before we had sex. About 5 weeks after that i caught a cold from my brother. It was on and off then about 8 weeks later i began to have constant headaches, a...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Symptoms by themselves are never a reliable way of diagnosing an HIV infection. An anti-body test, outside the 90 day window is the best way to find out what your status is. For those suffering from the flu-like symptoms commonly associated... Read more »

After Chemo for KS; How Long Will My Response Last?

I'm in the middle of chemo (Doxil) for ks on skin,lungs, liver, and adrenal gland.At start of treatment VL>1 million, cd4 of 71. Doxil is VERY well tolerated and skin lesions are fading well. Now VL undetectable, cd4 hasn't risen above...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

I'm delighted to hear that you are tolerating the chemotherapy and that it seems to be working quite well. You ask a good question in terms of how long the response will last. This is often somewhat difficult to predict. In general if the... Read more »

combivir and side effects, how long do they last?

I was recently exposed to HIV virus via a broken condom. I was prescribed combiver by an ER physcian within 72 hrs of exposure. I have many side effects from the medication like nausea, headaches, body rash, depression, dark circles under my eyes,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Fortunately side effects from Combivir generally resolve quickly when the medication is stopped (within several days usually). KH... Read more »

HIV/MED Related Skin Rash

Recently after having been on a med combo of 3TC+Atazanavir+Viread (T4 >300 VL <50) for 2 years I have developed a skin rash (similar in appearance to acne) on my chest and extreme itching of the arms and inside the upper thighs (without...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

It is really hard to say what caused this rash without knowing more about where it is and, ideally, seeing it (a picture is worth a thousand words and an actual exam more). You are correct that it is unlikely a drug reaction to your HIV meds given... Read more »

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Skin Problems

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Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin Treatment

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