
Just Because I Have Dermatitis ,does That Mean I Have

Question: Just because I have dermatitis,does that mean I have HIV?
Brief Answer:
Dermatitis not always means you have HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should know that dermatitis could be as a dermatologic manifestation of HIV but having dermatitis not always is related to HIV infection.
Please could you explain what kind of dermatitis have you?
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
Dermatitis not always means you have HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should know that dermatitis could be as a dermatologic manifestation of HIV but having dermatitis not always is related to HIV infection.
Please could you explain what kind of dermatitis have you?
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


i dont know what kind of dermatitis i have but I have a rash on my thigh and foot
Brief Answer:
This rash is not related to HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.
I have seen carefuly your pictures and I think that this kind of rash is not related to HIV.
But, just for your peace of minde, I suggest to do a 4th generation HIV test to exclude definitly the HIV.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
This rash is not related to HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.
I have seen carefuly your pictures and I think that this kind of rash is not related to HIV.
But, just for your peace of minde, I suggest to do a 4th generation HIV test to exclude definitly the HIV.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad

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