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Pityriasis Rosea

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

is Pityriasis Rosea a skin rash among HIV poz people or is it just a common rash among young people ? can someone please help me Read more »

is pityriasis rosea a symptom of HIV after 3 year high-risk exposure?
my doctor said it is what it is "pityriasis rosea" not HIV...but i can't seem to shake the thought out of my idiotic head- it is spring time and i have severe allergies......i hate... Read more »

ARS rash-HELP!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Can someone please describe this rash? I had a rash and went to doc and he said it was tinea versicolor. Could the two things be confused???? HELP!!!

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Rashes, rashes and more rashes...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OK...what does the rash associated with ARS appear as? Like an allergic reaction type rash or something real severe, and spread out over the body...

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HIV RASH

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know there is little one can say about the HIV rash but I have had a rash now for over 2 months on my forehead. Could that be accociated with HIV? Read more »

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MADE DONATION - FRANTIC - PITYRIASIS ROSEA - PLEASE HELP

Dearest Dr. Bob,Just donated $300 with my credit card to www.concertedeffort.org/donate.html. Thanks for all the support you provide literally to millions around the globe.Please answer my question when you return from France. I am frantic. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Worried Admirer,Pityriasis rosea is fairly common in children and young adults. It is not related to HIV. The rash is characteristic (herald patch, etc.), and the condition is very benign and self-limited. It should resolve spontaneously within... Read more »

Pityriasis Rosea and HIV

Dear Madam/Sir Is Pityriasis Rosea a common symptom of HIV infection ?Thanks ...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

It does occur with HIV infection, but I am not sure that it is common. Many many people have pityriasis WITHOUT HIV infection.... Read more »

PITYRIASIS ROSEA

You are the first person that stated pityriasis rosea is seen in HIV infection, tell me to your knowledge is this seen in ARS or after seroconversion, I cant understand I have been surfing the web for over a year and never seen or heard of it being...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

This is a nonspecific finding, as many, many people WITHOUT HIV infection have this disorder.... Read more »

HIV-Associated Rash?

Is Tinea Versicolor an associated rash with HIV?The description of the rash seen in the intial HIV stages sounds the same as what I was diagnosed with from my doctor....

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

No.... Read more »

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