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red bumps

Posted by Anonymous

the red bumps are connected to my hair, so i dunno and the white ones are on my biceps and i dunno what it is tho but i think ive had it for aslong time but i dunno and how is red bumps a symptom of HIV Read more »

bruise and red bump

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have not been tested in seven years, I have had multiple sex partners in between, one of which came inside of me. He said he had been tested, but i know you cant always go by what someone says. Seven years later and I am in a serious relationship... Read more »

Bumpity BUMP BUMP....CDC window

Posted by Virgo, 3 Replies

I wanted to bump this up so the WW's who are new around here can take a looksey!!

http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/gap/pmtct/Trainer%20Manual/Adobe/Module_6TM.pdf

Page 11, point #4

IT STATES:

"A negative result usually means that the person is not infected... Read more »

Bumps

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have these red and white bumps on my arm and biceps, is this a symptom of HIV ? Read more »

folliculitis and bump in throat??

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is folliculitis common in early HIV (2-3 months after infection?) i have several infected follicles that itch and burn on my stomach.... I've had swollen nodes for awhile now (felt by a doctor) and a sore throat for over a month, now with a bump... Read more »

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Red bumps?

I have noticed that i have been getting tiny red bumps on my legs, they arent exactally painfull but they seem to be centered around a single hair. they appear spiratically around my thighs.. any idea to what it is?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Skin problems are common in the setting of HIV infection with or without treatment. One of the more common causes is eosinophilic folliculitis which often appear as itchy red bumps near hair follicles. Evaluation by a HIV specialist and or a... Read more »

red hard painful bumps within one year of infection

I recently was diagnosed with HIV (in May) possibly infected late last year. After a screening for a research trial my cd4 count is around 400/500 and my viral load is over 10,000. I am now experiencing these red hard bumps, which seem like zits...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It's hard to diagnose skin lesions over the Internet, but these "bumps" sound like they could be folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicle, and certainly treatable. See your doctor for a definitive diagnosis.... Read more »

90 days taking ATRIPlA, red bumps around neck, itching

I contracted HIV in 1986, no problem until 90 days ago, Started therapy when viral load reached 78021, CD4 220. No problem for 1st three months, now have a reddish bump-itchy rash on back of neck plus ringing in left ear, tenderness around ear and...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Rash is a possible side effect from components of Atripla, it is unlikely that the rash you describe is related to the Atripla given its transient nature and its relationship with hot and humid conditions. I would suggest you speak to your... Read more »

Itching in the vaginal area, tiny red bumps that itch on my stomach.

HI, I'm 17 years of age and have been experiencing some weird complications with my body. I'm so concerned because I'm still young and want to know what's going on with my body. Up under my arm pits I have broken out badly...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

This doesn't sound like HIV/AIDS to me. You may have a skin infection. See your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. Good luck!... Read more »

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