A member asked:

Is dry icthy skin on the chest & shoulders a sign or symptom that i have hiv? sometimes very ichty. but no rash just spots. usually after a sunny day

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No, it is not: but do you have other reasons to suspect you have HIV? The reason you are asking this question suggests that you do.

Answered 7/19/2014

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: But since you are so concerned over HIV, you should get tested just to settle your own mind.

Answered 7/20/2014

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