Question 1

does hiv cause acne with pus?

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No: Hiv infection by itself does not cause acne. Some of the complications due to immunosuppression can lead to acne-like lesions. Also, some HIV medications can also cause acne-like lesions. Definitely discuss this with your doctor.

Question 2

how to treat acne that bleeds with pus?

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Aggressively: Benzoyl peroxide will probably not be sufficient, but apply it while you're waiting to see your physician; you'll need prescription-strength treatment. A topical or systemic antibiotic may be in your future, or a retinoic acid derivative; if this is cystic acne, you will probably be a candidate for Isotretinoin -- powerful stuff and not for the faint-hearted.

Question 3

i have acne on temples, do i have hiv?

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Not likely related.: Acne of the temples is neither specific for nor likely causally related to hiv.  If you are concerned that you could have HIV (sexual exposure, needle sharing, etc...), then please have an HIV test.  Knowing your result will empower you to make good decisions.  As for acne, treatment should be focused at the condition itself.  Be well.

Question 4

i am suffering from acne since 3 years, filled with pus(white fuild) and blood, pains when touched.,hard in formation.

Accepted Answer

Acne: Have you been treated at all for Acne.
First treatment is focused on drying the skin with Benzyl Peroxide.
Common treatments are  topical or oral antibiotics such as tetracycline or clindamycin.
The age of a patient and gender also will dictate what medicine you should be on. 
If you  have Cystic Acne. , you  might need to on Acutane  treated only by dermatologist., since it can  have side effects

Question 5

i have a pimple that seems no need to remove the pus. i am worried that it will leave an acne pit. how will i know if it won't leave acne pit.

thanks?

Accepted Answer

Watch it: You are less likely to get a crater / icepick if it reabsorbs rather than ruptures, but not much. If this pimple is special enough to write about, perhaps it is actually something else, such as an early inclusion cyst. If it is stable for two weeks, consider a physican's office visit.

Question 6

is it acne or hiv rash?

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Have seen : That is kind of important to know isn't it?  To find out which you would need to be seen.

Question 7

does hiv rash look like body acne?

Accepted Answer

See below: A patient with HIV may have a variety of skin ailments as many viral infections clearly affect HIV patients more than non HIV patients  this is also true of some fungal and bacterial infections as well-so the skin may have several different types lesions.

Question 8

how can i tell the difference between acne and hiv rash?

Accepted Answer

Whoa: This is serious. The rash of acute HIV infection is unlikely to feature pustules / pimples or blackheads. But this is beside the point. If you are concerned that you are hiv-positive, you won't rest or be able to focus on the other tasks of life until you get a reliable test -- if a recent exposure, a pcr. It may not be inexpensive, but it's well worth it. Get with your physician now.

Question 9

what is the difference between acne or an hiv skin lesion area?

Accepted Answer

Huge difference: Acne lesions are the familiar squeezable blackheads, whiteheads from which filaments can be expressed, and pimples. There are a variety of HIV skin lesions but these are less prone to appear and disappear, look distinctively different from the acne that many of your friends have, and really can't be confused with acne. Any concern you have about HIV can be discussed frankly with your physician.

Question 10

can hiv be transmitted if my barber touches my acne and uses his nails?

Accepted Answer

: No risk at all. Nobody in the world has ever been known to have caught HIV from barbering or other cosmetic procedures (like manicures). Nothing to worry about.

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