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How Accurate Are The Home Access HIV Tests?
Question: How accurate do you think the Home Access Hiv tests are? They say that they are FDA approved and 99.6% accurate. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Accurate and good screening test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
Home access tests are sensitive.The accuracy is well above 95% .They are FDA approved. They can be used as screening tests.
It may be better to go blood antibodies tests(Elisa) after 3 months exposure to have conclusive results.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Accurate and good screening test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
Home access tests are sensitive.The accuracy is well above 95% .They are FDA approved. They can be used as screening tests.
It may be better to go blood antibodies tests(Elisa) after 3 months exposure to have conclusive results.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
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Dr. Yogesh D
okay. I developed a dermatitis on my outer arms and dry burning lips and can't figure out why. I may do allergy testing. I'm just grateful that it's not from HIV
Brief Answer:
Not specific to HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Allergic dermatitis are not specific to HIV. They can occur in any normal individual.
There is no specific rash to suggest HIV.
You can send clear photos of lesions with details or get it examined by a doctor for diagnosis.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Not specific to HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Allergic dermatitis are not specific to HIV. They can occur in any normal individual.
There is no specific rash to suggest HIV.
You can send clear photos of lesions with details or get it examined by a doctor for diagnosis.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I had a skin biopsy which showed dermatitis and a superficial vasculitis. It seems to not want to go away. What treatment is best? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Antihistamine. Topical steroid may be advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Topical moisturizer can be used if dry skin. And if its moist/oily skin, then I prefer calamine lotion.
Topical steroids may be advised by your doctor for dermatitis.
Oral antihistamine like cetrizine may be given if allergic or for itching .
Oral antioxidants or vitamin C may be given if due to vasculitis.
If allergic then patch testing may be done .
Look for any likely allergens and avoiding them is best.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Antihistamine. Topical steroid may be advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Topical moisturizer can be used if dry skin. And if its moist/oily skin, then I prefer calamine lotion.
Topical steroids may be advised by your doctor for dermatitis.
Oral antihistamine like cetrizine may be given if allergic or for itching .
Oral antioxidants or vitamin C may be given if due to vasculitis.
If allergic then patch testing may be done .
Look for any likely allergens and avoiding them is best.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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