Primary Hiv Related Skin Problems

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are my skin problems and testosterone levels related

hello doctors:this isn't completely hiv related but hiv is why i think there is a conection. my problems stem back to when i was about 16yo. my penis was constantly itching along with various other parts. around 20 i began devoloping open...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Tough to comment without more details. If you have seen an HIV experienced dermatologist without help then your case sounds like a major challenge. Excess testosterone can also cause the skin to break out in some persons. You might try decreasing... Read more »

HIV2 / Primary infection

I m writing from France. As you, Doctor Robert, might know it, there is a trend here in France to... Read more »

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Sun related skin disorders in HIV+ people.

Diagnosed 20 years ago, I was on Bactrim for 10 yrs before commencing HAART. The long term side... Read more »

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skin problems

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi,
I've had an HIV test at nearly 5 months after the incident, but I have developed this funny skin rash, which looks a little like chicken pox, all over my body. It's been here for a couple of months, and is getting worse. I also have sores in my... Read more »

symptoms of primary infection

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I would like to ask a few questions about primary HIV infection. Approximately 4 weeks ago, I developed an illness with a sudden onset of fever and mild sore throat--following a night of staying out really late and having lots of alcohol. The... Read more »

HIV/AIDS related kidney problems...

Posted by alexzander, 2 Replies

i have a question and was wondering if ANYONE out there knew even a little bit....people who are HIV+ (i myself have AIDS) but is it common to see tons of reoccuring kidney infections?! i mean these have been going on for months and months....i'm... Read more »

Weird Sleeplessness Problem hiv related?

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, all. I have seen recent posts from some people regarding sleeping problems. I have had the same thing for the past 8 months and have written it off to stress. However, it has become particularly severe now, and I wonder if hiv infection might... Read more »

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