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How Should I Treat Worsening And Spreading Skin Rashes Apart From Fever And Sore Throat?
Question: I have skin rashes for almost half a year and it is getting worse and larger in area, I am worried about getting hiv after high risk sex about 6 months ago. I have done two rapid tests after the incident and both are negative. (Doctoreyes Blood Drop test). I am worried about my condition because my skin rashes has gotten worse and also I have caught some short-term fever (with sore throat). Would you recommend a detailed blood test from a clinic, I will attach my skin photo below. Thanks for your help!
(Male, 19 years old)
(Male, 19 years old)
Brief Answer:
It is extremely unlikely to be something related to HIV but needs work up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is very unlikely to be something related to HIV. Having unprotected sex only once does not means to have HIV. The chance is pretty low. This with the picture and a negative test after 6 months are sure that you don't have HIV and you don't need to worry for this at least.
But the rash needs evaluation. There can be so many possibilities, it looks like parapsoriasis (digitate dermatosis) which is a little complex skin problem but not for sure (as only diagnosed after biopsy) other possibilities are secondary syphilis or even more benign skin conditions like Pityriasis Rosea Rash.
Whatever this is, it needs to be assessed in more details by a dermatologist, so you better see a dermatologist; he may need to biopsy that to know exactly if in doubt. However, not to worry about HIV after the test is negative.
Hopes I have answered your question. I will be glad to answer any further question about this. please don't hesitate to ask anything in this regards.
Regards,
Dr. Rahman
It is extremely unlikely to be something related to HIV but needs work up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is very unlikely to be something related to HIV. Having unprotected sex only once does not means to have HIV. The chance is pretty low. This with the picture and a negative test after 6 months are sure that you don't have HIV and you don't need to worry for this at least.
But the rash needs evaluation. There can be so many possibilities, it looks like parapsoriasis (digitate dermatosis) which is a little complex skin problem but not for sure (as only diagnosed after biopsy) other possibilities are secondary syphilis or even more benign skin conditions like Pityriasis Rosea Rash.
Whatever this is, it needs to be assessed in more details by a dermatologist, so you better see a dermatologist; he may need to biopsy that to know exactly if in doubt. However, not to worry about HIV after the test is negative.
Hopes I have answered your question. I will be glad to answer any further question about this. please don't hesitate to ask anything in this regards.
Regards,
Dr. Rahman
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