If I Have Ars Will I Have Red Spots

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What are these tiny pin head bright red spots?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

They are on my upper arm and chest, pin head size and bright red, they look like dots of paint. There are 8 on my left arm and 4 on my chest. They have been there for a week or so. Are they in any way connected to a possible STD? Or even ARS?... Read more »

red spots

Posted by Anonymous

Hi for about a year now ive had re-occuring red spots on the head of my penis, they are almost lesian like only the size of say the nib of a pen. I went to two local GUM clinics to try and find out what it is, all i got was that it could just be a... Read more »

red spots on upper chest

Posted by Anonymous

i have red spots on my upper chest under my skin some bumps to, the same on my legs,alot of gas,and bloating,strange headache often,tested- about 2 1/2 years ago, been with two people, about 7mos ago unprotected sex, could this be some sighs of hiv,... Read more »

red spots

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

ABOUT MY RASH SOME OF YOU SAY ITS HEAT RASH....IT SEEMS TO BE ONLY ON MY ARMS..AN UPPER ARMS....BUT NOW IT SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE ON MY CHEST.....ASIDE FROM MY ITCKY RED SPOTS...I HAVE SOME PIN-POINT RED-SPOTS ON MY ARMS, FORE ARMS, UPPER ARMS, AND... Read more »

red spots

Posted by Anonymous

Please help has anyone with hiv had these symptons, im going for my test on monday , i just need some support. Its the third time ive had the test but since these symptons have started i havent been re-tested...this is about a year since last test.
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micro red pin like red spots..

Hello. I have micro red spots 7 to 9 on my hand. M afraid what is this. I had oral sex and tested after 4 weeks negative. This spots have tookmy mind off pls help me ...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiOral sex carries THE lowest risk of HIV transmission. Also red dots are not a symptom of HIV. Having your test come back negative at 4 weeks is a great sign and to ensure you know your status having another test at 3 months or 90 days.Be well and... Read more »

Red spots

I just noticed today that i have 3 raised red bumps on my left butt cheek and then 1 on my right butt cheek. The bumps are a little over an inch from my anus. The raised part is maybe the size of a dime and all of them have a small red ring around...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Unfortunately I cannot diagnose skin rashes over the Internet. The description you give might suggest ringworm (fungal infection). Your doctor should be able to diagnose this problem and provide appropriate treatment. It does not sound... Read more »

Tiny red spots

Dear Sir,Six weeks ago,my condom split while having intercourse with a girl,although i did not ejaculate,i have noticed small spots appearing on my chest and on my back,they are a redish colour,also when i go to the toilet for a number2,my stools...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Trying to determine your HIV status based on symptoms you are experiencing is unwise, anxiety provoking, and unreliable. Recent HIV infection (acute HIV infection, acute retroviral syndrome) should only be considered if ALL of the following are... Read more »

WOKE UP WITH RED SPOTS !!

Hi, I woke up today with red spots all over my body! Legs, chest, stomach...They are "low relief", they dont itch or anything, but Im worried ! Also, I noticed that when I take a cold bath they appear more, then they "hide" a...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Very difficult to determine without physically seeing them what this could be. You need to have your doctor check you out.... Read more »

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