White Spots Could I Have HIV

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White little spots on my skin

I have been in treatment for hiv for two years now and i suddenly started getting some white little spots on my skin, i live in a tropical area (Yucatan, MX) a doctor said it was caused by the exposure to the sun (im addict to swim)but im still...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.I can't diagnose the cause of your white spots over the Internet. It's possible that it's a common skin fungus: tinea versicolor. I'd suggest you consult a dermatologist. Most likely there is a simple and effective treatment... Read more »

White spots

Hi!I was diagnosed with AIDS 12 months ago (PCP, CD4=49), after receiving HAART (Retrovir + Epivir... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

White spots

I have tiny white spots appearing all over my body, forming pulsy heads leaving white skin. What... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV in America: Studies Zero in on Trouble Spots

Sophisticated mapping and medical record technologies can help target AIDS-related resources to those who need it most, according to several studies presented at the 2011 National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta. Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director... Read more »

Understanding Disparities in HIV Infection Between Black and White MSM in the United States

The investigators sought to evaluate several hypotheses for HIV infection disparities between white and black men who have sex with men, including incarceration, partner HIV status, circumcision, sexual networks, and duration of infectiousness. The... Read more »

Mobile Register Profiles Jeanne White, Mother of Ryan White

The Mobile Register on Monday profiled Jeanne White, the mother of Ryan White (Curet, Mobile Register , 9/13). Ryan White, perhaps the most well-known HIV-positive hemophiliac, was banned in 1985 from attending school after he was diagnosed... Read more »

Black-White Mortality From HIV in the United States Before and After Introduction of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in 1996

The authors sought to describe black/white differences in HIV disease mortality before and after the introduction of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART). Using data from the nation as a whole, the researchers performed regression analysis... Read more »

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White spots on eyes

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I've just tested positive. I've read somewhere that white spots over eyes (vision) is somethign related to it but cant find the page I seen it on.

Does anyone know anything on this? Would really apprechiate any help Read more »

white spot on tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

i had a white spot on my tongue for 2-3 days and it went away. i was also sck around that time with the flu. needless to say, i automatcally thought it was HIV. does this occur when you are HIV positive? please write back and let me know. Thank You

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White spots on the inner sides of lips

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi ,

I was recently diagnosed with NGU a couple of weeks back.From day one , i have had these white spots under my lips.I have had exceptionally bad breath .

Could anybody please tell me what this is ? The doctor checked it out and said that is was... Read more »

throat discomfort & white spots

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,
Has anyone ever had throat discomfort as if someting was stuck in the throat and white spots behind uvula which can be scraped off but they do not completely disappear. The throat does not really hurt but its a general sense of discomfort when I... Read more »

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