Question
Are scabs on my scalp a sign of HIV infection?
23 February 2010. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.
I had some scabs on my scalp – they were sometimes yellowish crusty lumps and sometimes red lumps.
These appeared about 2 weeks after possible exposure.
Could they be a sign of early HIV or seroconversion?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
What you describe is not a common symptom of recent HIV infection.
You need to show any symptom to a doctor who can make a proper diagnosis.
You can only know if you have caught HIV by taking a test. Most HIV tests (called