Skin Itches And Hiv

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non itch skin rash

I recently was running a fever and took Aleve to aleviate the fever. Then I developed a rash from the waste up. I've tried everything but nothing works. The rash doesn't itch but won't go away. It's now progressed to my arms and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

My response depends partly on what is your HIV status and what HIV medications (and other medications) you are taking. KH... Read more »

Itching boils all over skin

I am undergoing ART treatment (Stavudine 30 mg. Lamivudine 150 mg & Nevirapine 200 mg -... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

dry skin & itching

I started itching in the last couple of weeks to the point wears it is almost unbearable at times.... Read more »

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Articles

U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction The prevalence of skin disorders in AIDS patients treated in the palliative care setting is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of skin diseases in both HIV and AIDS can be an especially... Read more »

Tibotec, FDA Update Warning Label on HIV Drug's Risk of Severe Skin Reaction

Tibotec Therapeutics, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, "has strengthened a warning about serious skin reactions in patients treated with the company's HIV drug Intelence," the FDA and the company said on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Intelence has... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin Treatment

For some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... Read more »

FDA, Biogen Idec Say HIV-Positive People Should Not Take Skin Disorder Drug Amevive

FDA and the pharmaceutical company Biogen Idec on Thursday said HIV-positive individuals should not take the company's skin drug Amevive because it might lower their CD4+ T cell counts, Reuters reports (Reuters, 11/10). The drug is approved to... Read more »

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HIV skin rash

Posted by shinpai, 1 Reply

Does it usually itch?
How long does it last?

Also yesterday when I sat down to eat a hamburger my teeth hurt with the first couple of bites. It was not a terribly severe pain, but it was ver disconcerting. Sounds familar anyone?? Read more »

Dry skin and HIV?!??

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Was just diagnosised. But am taking things with a positive outlook. Just wondered... female, 26 my skin has gotten SOOOOO dry and itchy, also have dandruff never has been this bad before. Summer heat, or something more? I haven't started any meds... Read more »

HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Please Read

Posted by WorriedOne, 2 Replies

Hello
I have some serious questions since Ive been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I would just prefer for someone's Professional advice. Sorry for the long read.

I... Read more »

This constant itch

Posted by oldwoman, 7 Replies

I've talked to others who complain about itching on their legs,and I have it too,it's constant but usually bearable,today is one of the bad days and I can't stop scratching at myself(I feel like I need a flea collar on)It's just won't stop.I've... Read more »

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