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HIV related swelling

l have a 2 year old daughter who is on medication for HIV we both tested positive last year after she was continually getting ill we decided to get tested. Her face and armpits are swollen a little bit the swelling on the face is just before the...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Good questions. Certain HIV medications can increase fat in abdominal area so I recommend a review of the situation with her HIV specialist. Some of the older HIV meds cause that problem more than the newer ones and often the older meds are used in... Read more »

Dandruff

Nancy,This is a weird one but I hope you can answer it for me. Can eating food contaminated with an infected person's dandruff cause HIV infection? Is it even remotely possible?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Please re-send this question to the transmission section of the website. It really isn't a workplace question, which is where we need to invest our time. Thanks.... Read more »

Dandruff - - more like snowfall!

I have severe dandruff from my scalp and goatee. I wash daily, moisturize, use conditioner, use dandruff shampoo - everything I can thing of. Nothing works. It's a literal snowfall every day. It's quite embarrassing. My VL = 300,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Seborrhea of scalp is common cause of dandruff and is common in general population and even more so in HIV+ persons. Use of an anti-seborrhea shampoo containing selenium or a 2% ketoconazole shampoo on a consistent basis often will be helpful. I... Read more »

what is hiv dementia & what is hiv drug-related dementia & their symptoms

i am concerned that i have hiv-dementia. I have never yet read anything about its symptoms? How can i tell if i am getting hiv-dementia and how can one distinguish between hiv- versus hiv-med-related dementia, that is, dementia caused by the hiv...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

HIV-associated dementia inlcudes symptoms like slowed thinking, memory problems, impaired concentration, tremors, gait problems, apathy and social withdrawal.There are some medicines that can cause memory problems and other cognitive impairments,... Read more »

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Is Strep Throat at all related to HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Recently someone posted that he has Strep and from this was concerned about HIV. Is there any link between HIV and Strep at all? Also, Is there any connection between excessive dandruff and HIV? I have heard that that may be a sign. THanks

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dandruff

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Can eating food that had some dandruff from a HIV positive person cause HIV infection. I am really worried that something that I ate may have been contaminated by such. I know it sounds funny but I am really concerned. Please help if possible.

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dandruff a symptom?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am really worried over a possible but unlikely and low risk exposure. It has been 9 months since the exposure and reading the posts on this board and those on the 'women' board, I am worried and startng to question if severe dandruff is any... Read more »

My close relative has HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have evidence that one of my closest relatives is HIV positive. My relative has not been open about it and lives as if nothing has changed. The only concern is that my relative is still dating but I really doubt if his partners are aware. I... Read more »

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