If I Have Ars Will I Have Itchy Skin

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Itchy rash Vs Non Irch Rash in ARS

One question Dr. that I hope you can answer: Can you tell us why the Rash associated with ARA doesn't Itch or have pain???. I had a low risk exposure (Oral Sex - received and performed) and I have not been tested for HIV - If you can provide...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The rash seen in primary HIV infection is presumably immunologic in origin. Different persons have different immune responses to viral infections. In some patients, the rash may itch (? IgE or mast cell triggered) and in others there may be no... Read more »

skin problems with ARS

are there any skin problems associated with ars. and how long after infection would they start... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

Rash - ARS or 'flushing'?

You are doing a great job! Thank you for answering so many questions from people like me, from... Read more »

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

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Ars?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

The rash, do the red spots appear too look like cherry angioma spots?

also lymph pain, is it continuous or intermittent? I am wondering because I experience these quick pains lasting about 3-30 seconds in my neck/groin/armpits/ and my back.

i know... Read more »

Insomnia-ARS?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

A while back, after what I believe may've been a possible exposure, I developed a constellation of symptoms (sore throat, rash, waking up sweating at night, loss of appetite). All the while I also had insomnia. This occured 1 week after the event. I... Read more »

symptoms after ars

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi all! i c many people are worrying about the ars. i know it varies, but as a general rule, what happens after ars, and how long does the ars last? is it common to develop symptoms of hiv/aids after the ars, or within 2-3 months. i hope somebody... Read more »

ARS Rash

Posted by TheTyger, 1 Reply

Another question. Sorry for the bother. I have heard that the ARS related rash more often than not does not itch. Has anyone, especially after a low risk exposure, had a dry itchy sensation on their back and chest, and perhaps a little redness, but... Read more »

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