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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Foot

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Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016
Question: i got a rash on the top of my right foot 10 days after unprotected sex
1 week later the rash is now on the top of my left foot aswell as my right foot
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unrelated to unprotected sex

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

Welcome.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX and I am a Sr Dermatologist. I will be helping you deal with the problem

I have examined the pic.

To a patient attending my clinic with this profile, I would have conducted a detailed examination of the skin and other systems and in all probability, would have advised:

1 To have certain investigations done: like VDRL,TPHA, IgG and IgM to HSV, HIV Duo, Urine, CBC, HBs, to ensure future good health.

2 The rash seems unrelated to the episode describes.It looks like a local cause like footwear or some irritant. It is likely to respond to hydrocortisone cream applied twice daily

3 Keep the area protected from friction by wearing cotton socks and avoiding soaps.

I hope you make full use of given information and stay healthy, always

Our best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (10 minutes later)
I am worried it is an acute HIV rash. I am a XXXXXXX man. I was sick with cold/flu before the episode and sick still after the episode. The rash is now on the top of my left foot also in the last two days, while the rash on my right foot is there 9 days.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Information helps

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for conveying more facts

The acute rash is due to body fighting the virus to eliminate it. Such rashes 9 appearing in 2-3 weeks) are usually with symptoms, are eczematous, pimplish, over buccal mucosa and areas like palms, chest and back. However, such findings may vary widely.

I would suggest you to get the tests done and seek advice from HIV physician in addition.

Hope this helps you in deciding the best course suited to you.

Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (3 minutes later)
In your experience do you think it is possible the rash could be HIV related?
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Risk is to be avoided

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

Welcome. Not everyone gets the rash in acute stage but it is preferable to stay safe and get it investigated. what ultimately matters is your personal health and whatever needs to done to prevent a risk is desirable.

Hope you get yourself checked and rule out anything that might bother in future.

Best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Foot

Brief Answer: Unrelated to unprotected sex Detailed Answer: Hello My Dear Welcome. I am Dr V XXXXXXX and I am a Sr Dermatologist. I will be helping you deal with the problem I have examined the pic. To a patient attending my clinic with this profile, I would have conducted a detailed examination of the skin and other systems and in all probability, would have advised: 1 To have certain investigations done: like VDRL,TPHA, IgG and IgM to HSV, HIV Duo, Urine, CBC, HBs, to ensure future good health. 2 The rash seems unrelated to the episode describes.It looks like a local cause like footwear or some irritant. It is likely to respond to hydrocortisone cream applied twice daily 3 Keep the area protected from friction by wearing cotton socks and avoiding soaps. I hope you make full use of given information and stay healthy, always Our best wishes.