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A member asked:

I have some very very small red points on my skin less than 1mm diameter, they didn't itch, but my skin is itchy.what is it?hiv?

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Check : If platelet count is down this could happen, doubt it is hiv. Need to check with primary care doctor.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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