Is Eczema A Sign Of Hiv

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Seborrheic eczema

Hi doc, I respect you a lot for what you've done and are doing. Here's an extremely worried guy, had protected sex with 2 unknown status women but didn't use protection when receiving oral sex. I've what I think is call...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your HIV risk is negligible at best. Your "symptoms" are not worrisome for HIV. If your one-eyed monster is peeling, I suggest you have your doctor or a dermatologist check him out. Chances are it's an easily treated condition,... Read more »

Eczema & HIV

If a patient has eczema ,what is the recommended treatment for a person who is HIV positive?... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Is Eczema related to Hiv?

Dr Feinberg,I have a rash on my forearms which my dermatolgist says is excema (i had excema as a... Read more »

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eczema?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was wondering if anyone has experience with eczema, and if it could be relatated to early HIV infection? Read more »

Early signs of HIV infection - article in Genre

Posted by ScotCharles, 2 Replies

Genre magazine has an excellent article in the April 2006 issue on the early signs of HIV infection. Check it out. Read more »

SIGNS OF HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the first signs of H.I.V.(if exposed) during the first 8 weeks? Read more »

oral sex with HIV+ woman and bad signs

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i have symptoms. it sure that the first sign of HIV+. i found information here http://aids.about.com/cs/prevention/a/knowhiv.htm. yesterday, i have a blemish or purplish blotch in my mouth. it like confusion or bruise. now, blemish gradually... Read more »

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