Question 1

how do hiv lesions look?

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No lesions: Hiv itself does not cause skin lesions. Infections and cancer as a result of aids cause skin lesions and each has its own appearance.

Question 2

do hiv cause lesions on penis?

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Not directly, no.: Hiv does not cause a lesion on the penis itself, but there are several other associated penile lesions that are more common in people with hiv.  These include condyloma (hpv virus), molluscum contagiosum (pox virus), rarely, kaposi sarcoma (hhv), and penile cancer (hpv virus), among others.  Other std's are more common in those with HIV too  HIV can though cause swollen lymph nodes in the groin.

Question 3

what is the difference between lower back acne and hiv skin lesions?

Accepted Answer

Easy to tell: The familiar blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples of common acne, especially where clothing or a gym machine may rub on the lower back, are easy to distinguish from all the common hiv-related skin lesions including the brown-red, non-tender, non-suppurating lesions of kaposi's. The call should be easy, and it may be neither!

Question 4

does hiv cause genital lesions?

Accepted Answer

: Generally, HIV does not cause genital lesions, but it is always possible to get other infections At the same time, such as general warts, molluscum contagiosum, or herpes which can cause lesions. If you are concerned, see your primary care doctor or a dermatologist. Good luck.l

Question 5

i have genital herpes and tested negative for hiv and have lesions should i get tested again explain?

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Tested for what?: You have herpes and there is no need to retest for that.
If you are asking for retest for HIV, you may redo the test in 6 months or so. However, if you are engaging in at risk behavior, you should get tested regularly.

Question 6

mri revealed several small less than 2 mm lesions on brain. one larger one at 7 mm. history of daily headaches/dizziness. been hiv+ for 35 years. could there be a connection with lesions and hiv?

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: Yes, it could be related to HIV, but not necessarily. It could be anywhere from harmless to very dangerous. It's impossible to say anything more on this or any forum or other distant source; it can only be answered accurately by your own doctors, who in turn probably will need to discuss in detail with the radiology department where the MRI was done. Good luck.

Question 7

i am hiv positive.  dermatologist biopsied lesions/bumps on my upper lip that are verruca vulgaris. am i at risk for the warts turning to skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The skin cancer commonly associated with HIV infected persons is Kaposi's sarcoma, which caused by another virus. The warts, of which there are many varieties, are generally caused by human papilloma viruses. Some of  these have  a potential to turn malignant  for which HOV vaccine is recommended in younger folks for its prevention.

Question 8

i've been experiencing abnormal odor and itching. i don't feel pain or have lesions. but i'm terrified of viruses like hiv. could i have trich?

Accepted Answer

Rather than: guess about gynecological symptoms - it would be in your best interest to have this worked up by your physician or at an STD clinic.  Take care.

Question 9

is molluscum contagiosum always associated with hiv in adults? is it possible for healthy adults to have this? i am having just two lesions on my chest since 7-8 months, there aren't any new lesions and these are also not going away. related to hiv?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a virus closely related to the common wart virus. I have seen it in normal kids &amp; adults. They can often take a year to disappear.

Question 10

diagnosed with herpes by culture swab. lesions appear very atypical for herpes but look a lot like molluscum. hiv negative. could i not have hsv?

Accepted Answer

Both?: You could have two co-existing viruses, or just atypical appearing lesions.  It is unlikely the swab for hsv was wrong.  If in doubt, you can always repeat the test.  However, if it is between outbreaks, you run the risk of a false negative.

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Does hiv cause genital lesions?

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I have genital herpes and tested negative for hiv and have lesions should i get tested again explain?

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Mri revealed several small less than 2 mm lesions on brain. one larger one at 7 mm. history of daily headaches/dizziness. been hiv+ for 35 years. could there be a connection with lesions and hiv?

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I am hiv positive. dermatologist biopsied lesions/bumps on my upper lip that are verruca vulgaris. am i at risk for the warts turning to skin cancer?

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I've been experiencing abnormal odor and itching. i don't feel pain or have lesions. but i'm terrified of viruses like hiv. could i have trich?

A member asked:

Is molluscum contagiosum always associated with hiv in adults? is it possible for healthy adults to have this? i am having just two lesions on my chest since 7-8 months, there aren't any new lesions and these are also not going away. related to hiv?

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Diagnosed with herpes by culture swab. lesions appear very atypical for herpes but look a lot like molluscum. hiv negative. could i not have hsv?

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