Rash On Chest And Hiv

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chest rash

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

unprotected sex in dec 2003.
been experiencing ongoing chest rashes that come and go for 3 months now. no pain or itching and they only last about half an hour. someone told me that its not HIV because if you get a rash (during ARS ?) it only lasts... Read more »

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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Sunburn or Acute HIV Rash??????

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all and thanks for reading!

I am a 31 y/o light skinned black female. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend (38 y/o) of 3 months a little over a month ago. At this time I also had my regular localized minor acne episode on my face and I picked... Read more »

Help ... HIV or PEP Rash?

Posted by GDog, 1 Reply

About 4 weeks ago I stopped a PEP regimen consisting of Nelfinavir, 3TC and 4DT after 11 days.

I stopped due to a bad rash that developed all over my body (it was hot, red and kinda scaly on my legs, arms, neck, back and some on my chest).

I started... Read more »

HIV related rash.......Too worried....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all,

1 mth ago ,I am tested non reactive to HIV1 and HIV2 ,that is 4-5mths after my protected virginal sex exposure.
However,I have been getting 1-3 slight itchy small bumps(1mm) either on my chest,below my neck, calf,forearm,behind neck,near belly... Read more »

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chest rash

Wanted you to know that I donated $150 to your faithful work. Thanks for your diligence with all of us who are worried. I am 3 wks out from my performing oral on a male with no ejaculation in mouth and have a rash on my chest. It looks like small...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The intermittent chest rash you describe is not suggestive of or consistent with an HIV ARS rash. Could it be hives? Sure, that's possible. However please note I can't diagnose rashes over the Internet. If you are worried or bothered... Read more »

chest Rash

Dear DRSept.19 1998 ihad sex with female Elisa at 31 days 46 and 48 days Again at 3 months DNA PCR at 13 weeks,all negative.I also donated blood at 5 months i have heard nothing from the blood bank.The only thing bothers me at front of my chest...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

You don't need anymore HIV testing.MH... Read more »

Allergic rash in my face and chest

Dear Dr HenryI have been on ARVS for almost 10 months now.At the time i started my CD4 was 154 and i started on 3TC/EFV/TNF.Since i have started with this medication i have experience allergic rash in my face which is so embarassing and in my chest...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Facial and other rashes are common in the general population and probably more common in HIV+ persons (especially seborrhea, folliculitis, and fungal problems as well as eczema/severe dryness). Skin problems often flare up after starting treatment.... Read more »

HIV rash

Does the rash in acute HIV usually affect a large portion of the body or could it be localized to one cheek (face) and shoulder?...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

The rash is often generalized and accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever or pains in the muscles. However, it may be more localized, usually to the chest or shoulders, but it could also be more localized to the face, less commonly.... Read more »

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