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Are Scabs On Scalp A Sign Of HIV?
Brief Answer:
Non specific symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
It is not clear about duration since last exposure(risk exposure with the HIV partner).
Please send details regarding same.
The symptoms of scalp flakiness is not specific to HIV.it may be due to dandruff or fungal infection or psoriasis too.You can get it examined by a doctor.
Please also get back with details of your age, sex,investigations and symptoms if any.
I will try to help you.
You may need to undergo tests for HIV based on time since last exposure.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Non specific symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
It is not clear about duration since last exposure(risk exposure with the HIV partner).
Please send details regarding same.
The symptoms of scalp flakiness is not specific to HIV.it may be due to dandruff or fungal infection or psoriasis too.You can get it examined by a doctor.
Please also get back with details of your age, sex,investigations and symptoms if any.
I will try to help you.
You may need to undergo tests for HIV based on time since last exposure.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm female 22 years old I slept with him two years ago (unprotected) and he just found out and he said he doesn't know how long he has ha it for.
Regarding the scalp it started out as little bumps on my head whih were itchy. They grew bigger and more popped up. Now because there are quite a few it's very itchy and starting to scab
What do I need to do to get a hiv test
Regarding the scalp it started out as little bumps on my head whih were itchy. They grew bigger and more popped up. Now because there are quite a few it's very itchy and starting to scab
What do I need to do to get a hiv test
Brief Answer:
Go for Elisa for HIV 1&2 antibodies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As it is 2 years post exposure, you can go for Elisa for HIV 1&2 antibodies now.Antibodies will be formed if you were infected with HIV .Usually it will be formed by 2- 6 weeks post exposure. Maximum by 3 months.
Go for tests to allay fears.
Regarding scalp infection it may be fungal infection or dandruff or folliculitis.You can get it examined by a doctor. If possible send clear photos with details of symptoms , duration .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Go for Elisa for HIV 1&2 antibodies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As it is 2 years post exposure, you can go for Elisa for HIV 1&2 antibodies now.Antibodies will be formed if you were infected with HIV .Usually it will be formed by 2- 6 weeks post exposure. Maximum by 3 months.
Go for tests to allay fears.
Regarding scalp infection it may be fungal infection or dandruff or folliculitis.You can get it examined by a doctor. If possible send clear photos with details of symptoms , duration .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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