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Sudden Hair Loss And Hiv
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Help! Hair suddenly damaged and falling out.I'm 50 and vain, I'll admit, and have always had thick, healthy hair. Until about two months ago, when hair began falling out and now, my thinner hair is brittle and damaged looking.I had been on higher doses of injectable testosterone...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
The risk for hair loss from your HIV regimen has not been well studied nor described (not many studies have included data from patients taking your particular regimen). Our clinic has had a modest number of patients on the regimen (often with other...
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Sudden hair lossIn the last couple months, I have noticed that my hair is becoming so thin that I can no longer... Read more »hair lossDear Dr:I have been taking treatment now for 3 years of Combivir/Sustiva. I am 24 years old, male,... Read more »
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Current Use of HIV Protease Inhibitors Not Linked to Sudden DeathCurrent or recent use (within a year) of HIV protease inhibitors was not associated with a composite endpoint of sudden death or first non-hemorrhagic stroke, a new study suggests. However, a secondary analysis found such an association with... Read more »
Hair LossHair loss (alopecia) is a common experience, particularly in men as they age. When hair loss is new, rapid or severe, it is considered abnormal. There are many medical treatments that can cause disturbing hair loss, including cancer drugs and some... Read more »
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Higher in HIV PatientsSudden cardiac death, which occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops, was second only to AIDS as a leading cause of death among HIV patients in a new 10-year study. The results indicate that even if their virus is under control and they appear... Read more »
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hair loss
Posted by mistake1, 1 Reply
does anyone know if hair loss is an hiv symptom and itchy skin also?Read more » Chronic Telogen effluvium (hair loss) - Help
Posted by kl1226, 1 Reply
I've been diagnosed with HIV since 1992. I've been on numerous treatments although I'm currently on Norvir, Truvada and Prezista. For the past 5-6 years I have been going through a chronic hair loss, Telogen effluvium (thinning of the scalp). It...
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Loss of Pubic Hair
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Is loss of pubic hair a symptom of ARS/HIV? Does anybody know?Read more » Hair loss
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Has anyone experienced profound hair loss while one medication?It's just one more of the horrific physical side effects I am going through.Read more »
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