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Is scales on head scalp a symptom of HIV as it is stated on some websites?

I have some scales like spots on my head scalp and it itches. Its while or yellow in color and sometimes bleeds. I am applying a medicine as it looks like fungal infection but its been there since months now. I was reading some information about this condition and it turned out to be listed as one of the symptom or common condition among HIV infected people. To be honest, I had 4-5 sexual encounters in last one year but all them were protected (with condom). For two of these incidents (in massage parlor) I am not sure the type of condom used as it was put on by girls in massage parlor. Should I be worried about it and get tested? I have checked each time after sex and condom was intact covering my penis and didn't break at all.
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Seborrhea dermatitis is not HIV specific.
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yes sir!  I agree with you on that part. But this question of mine is different and specifically about some websites mentioning scales on head scalp (particularly 'seborrheic dermatitis') as a symptom of HIV infection. I wasn't looking for anything related to HIV but I was searching for causes and proper ways to take care of scales like structures on head scalp and saw those listings. so wanted to get opinion of experts like you guys.
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  You were told back then you never had an exposure and you also were told how HIV is transmitted.
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Hi Teak,

I didn't post excessively. I posted almost after a year since my last post and incidents I explained are different from what i posted earlier. I am sorry if this is causing any inconvenience but that wasn't an intention.
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