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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat Loss

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Switching HIV Drugs Fat Loss in the Face Temporary Facial Fillers Permanent Facial Fillers Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is...

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Can you get HIV from blood in the mosh pit?

My boyfriend has HIV, and was moshing in the pit at a punk rock show. He fell, and was pressure cut in the lip by someone's boot stomping his face. There was much speculation that eventually led to his being banned from the venue for,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.HIV transmission via moshing? Hmm. Not sure if I've ever been asked that question before!So your boyfriend was moshing in the pit but fell and then someone stomped on his face with his boot? Gosh, and I thought doing the tango in Buenos... Read more »

RYAN HIV AND INSTRUMENT FOR TAKING URETHRAL SCARRING........

HI COULD I GET HIV FROM THE INSTRUMENT FOR TAKING THE SAMPLE OF URETHRA?MY TEST FOR PAST CHLAMYDIA INFECTION WAS NEGATIVE...IGG ANTIBODY TEST FOR CHLAMYDIATHROUGH EIA........EXPOSURE ORAL SEX..................SHOULKD I BE WORRIED...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

No, you can't. These instruments are not reused, so it is impossible for you to become infected this way.RMK... Read more »

Pit Stop in Thailand

Hello Doctor,Thanks for all the great work and here's another never ending series of questions on the now infamous thai Massage..I was down in 'Sin City' on a short trip and decided to induldge in a bit of 'boom boom' like...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Boomer,Technically, the penis doesn't actually have a "forehead," but rather just a "head." But I know what you mean.The HIV risk from your "sudden-flurry-slip-n-slide-boom-boom" is nonexistent. If HIV were... Read more »

penis scar and condom

hello ryan i had sex with an high hiv risk female at the time i had an rubbing burn on my penis that did not bleed or nothing i used an latex condom during sex and i change condoms during sex to make sure they didnt break i know unprotected sex...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It really doesn't matter if you have a "rubbing burn" on your penis if you are using a latex condom during sex. An intact latex condom provides excellent protection against HIV transmission, both in laboratory and human studies. One... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hree or six months? A follow-up question on the window period.
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I had received oral sex from a woman and was concerned about hiv. I didn't notice any open sores on my penis
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Aching feeling in the groin and arm pits

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Had protected encounter with sex worker in late December. Tested at 4 weeks and 8 both neg. All these while with very painful toncils on my left side. Saw an ENT and he said that there are some swollen lymph nodes and might be tongcilists. I... Read more »

arm pit swelling

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

So, I've been palpating my armpit a lot recently (kinda OCDish I guess) feeling for lumps. No lumps there or my groin, but they're starting to hurt a bit, and possibly swell (it's been 4 weeks since a possible contact with HIV--didn't know the... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may not only have to deal with the threat of illness but the toll of illness. All that is required to stay healthy and alive can leave an everlasting mark! I'm referring to... Read more »

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