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Vulvar Vitiligo, Pruritis, UTI, Flaky Nails, Hair Thinning. AIDS Symptoms ?

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Posted on Thu, 24 May 2012
Question: is virtiligo is a symptom of aids. 40 yrs old black female with vulvar virtiligo, pruritis. A recent urine C&S positive for gram negative bacilli ) antibiotics Tx completed. Nails have became flacky and brittle and hair growth with decreased density and thin . no N/V, no diarrhea,
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Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for posting your query and for using Health Care Magic.

AIDS is characterized by immunodeficiency which leads to multiple opportunistic Infections. AIDS is also characterized by certain autoimmune phenomenon due to unregulated production of Immunoglobulins.
Such phenomenon can Include Vitiligo.

However, Vilitilo only is not an AIDS defining condition. Unless you have other opportunistic infections, you cannot say for sure. Its less likely as vitiligo occurs otherwise more commonly without AIDS.

Since you have Vulvar Vitiligo and pruritis, you need to r/o vaginal and vulvar Infection. Candida is a common infection which can cause pruritis.

Since you are concerned, I advice to undergo testing for HIV. Its a simple blood test.

Flacky Nails and Brittle Hair Growth are nonspecific findings and are not specific only for AIDS.

Consult a Physician and get yourself tested.

Hope this answers your query.

Thanks and Regards

Dr Kiran
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Vulvar Vitiligo, Pruritis, UTI, Flaky Nails, Hair Thinning. AIDS Symptoms ?

Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for posting your query and for using Health Care Magic.

AIDS is characterized by immunodeficiency which leads to multiple opportunistic Infections. AIDS is also characterized by certain autoimmune phenomenon due to unregulated production of Immunoglobulins.
Such phenomenon can Include Vitiligo.

However, Vilitilo only is not an AIDS defining condition. Unless you have other opportunistic infections, you cannot say for sure. Its less likely as vitiligo occurs otherwise more commonly without AIDS.

Since you have Vulvar Vitiligo and pruritis, you need to r/o vaginal and vulvar Infection. Candida is a common infection which can cause pruritis.

Since you are concerned, I advice to undergo testing for HIV. Its a simple blood test.

Flacky Nails and Brittle Hair Growth are nonspecific findings and are not specific only for AIDS.

Consult a Physician and get yourself tested.

Hope this answers your query.

Thanks and Regards

Dr Kiran