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A member asked:

Can nucotrim help with hiv related skin problems?i develop chicken pox-like sores on my body grom time to time & i am on art.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antibiotics: I agree with Dr. SOGA. Please don't take antibiotics that you may already have at home for this. With HIV, it is especially important to be examined to determine cause of infection and then appropriate medication can be prescribed.

Answered 7/29/2020

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