Rashes That Come From Hiv

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Hi could this rash be HIV related

Can you please tell me if you believe that this rash I have could be related to HIV? It has been a month since a possible exposure....and for 2 days I have had this little bumps all over my legs and a bit on my arms that are really itchy. They are...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I am not a doctor and can not give you a medical opinion. It is best if you would go consult a physician in person for him or her to be able to diagnose what might be going on.Michael Shernoff, MSW... Read more »

rashes and hiv

hello doctor.you have mentioned about rashes in your forum many times.could you tell me where do... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Sudden appearance of body rash - HIV related?

I was diagnosed with HIV about 7 years ago. I have been relatively healthy and have never been... Read more »

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Skin Rash

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet Eosinophilia: an increased number of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Eosinophils are a part of the body's immune system that can damage healthy tissue if they malfunction. Non-nucleoside reverse... Read more »

To Treat or Not To Treat ...

Let's say you have just received an HIV diagnosis, due to Pneumocystis pneumonia, a CD4 count of 120 and viral load at 260,000. Ask 100 doctors if you should be treated with antivirals (in addition to antibiotics and subsequent prophylaxis for the... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Skin Problems

Many people get a rash when they start taking antiretrovirals. Rashes can be caused by the following drugs: non-nucleoside analogues -- nevirapine (Viramune), delavirdine (Rescriptor) and efavirenz (Sustiva) the nucleoside analogue abacavir (alone... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kenya Launches Campaign Against Child Abuse

Responding to a rash of media accounts of horrific mistreatment of children, including the story of a man who murdered his teenage nephew with a pitchfork because the boy had HIV, the Kenyan government today announced the launch of a new campaign to... Read more »

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rash & hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I recently posted a question here about a rash as a symptom of ars.Thnx for those that replyed I appreciate it greatly.I was asked to be more specific about my exposoire so here goes.I was involded in a scuffle between one of my friends and things... Read more »

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 »

What does HIV rash look like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

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Accutane or HIV rash?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

WHat is the HIV rash like? Dr. Bob said "papular eruption". My rash is above, on, and below my armpits. It is just red and raised skin. It itches, but I keep hydrocortizone on it, and it helps. DO I HAVE HIV? Read more »

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