What Does The Rash For Hiv/aids Look Like

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What does HIV related rash look like? - Please answer Dr Kull

Hi Doctor Kull,I have researched and read through all the questions but there are no real description of what HIV related rash symptom look like? -Is is big and red or come in patches of small rashes? -Does it itch? -Does it bleed when scratched?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Please see <a href=http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Symptoms/Q46052.html target=_new>ARS Rash</a> for an answer to your question.RMK... Read more »

hiv-related rash

Thanks for all the effort you are doing here! My question is: how does the hiv related (not the treatment related) rash looks like? Or can it look like any type of rash?Are there differant types of hiv-related rashes?...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

The rash of acute HIV infection is typically red and may be present over the trunk, face and extremities. Rashes can also occur during chronic HIV infection, and they may include many different manifestations, most commonly folliculitis (red... Read more »

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 »

HIV Rash--PLEASE help...

I am hoping you will be able to answer my question. What are the characteristics of an HIV related rash? I have a quarter sized red area with red raised bumps on my lower stomach. It is not anywhere else on my body and it just itches rarely. It...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Philly Guy,Can I help you? Sure. Now what was the problem? Oh yeah, you havent had sex since January. OK, well yes, that is indeed a problem. What kind of action are you looking for sailor? Oh sorry, I must have misread your intentions.First... Read more »

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What does HIV rash look like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

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HIV Rash???-HELP..

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What does a HIV type rash look like? It is part of ARS or ARC? When does it happen? Is it the first sign of HIV or AIDS???..please please help me..I cant take the worry and my doctor won't see me for two weeks!..I HATE HMO's

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HIV Rashes

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Hello Friends,

During the initial stages of HIV infection, one of the symptoms of seroconversion is development of rashes. What do these rashes look like ? For information I referred to a book in the British Council Library which says the following :
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HIv 2 small rashes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had a positive eliza for HIV 2 indeterminate in February, retested in April positive Eliza negative Western blot. Im not @ risk only 3 partners in my life but im still very worried, my doctor tells me its so rare its highly unlikely that I would... Read more »

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