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Suggest Ways To Identify An HIV Rash

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

Question: Hello, Could this rash be a sign of Hiv, I am very worried.. I did an hiv test i am just waiting on the result, but I want to be prepared

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
NO!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed your rash and it s not suggestive of a possible HIV infection. This represent an infection of a hair follicle and most often cause by a bacteria. Applying a warm towel to it will allow for the content to be expelled and that will be it. There is no need for an antibiotic at this time.

I hope this addresses your worry fully. If I may ask, what prompted you to do an HIV test? Let me hear from you on this at your earliest convenience.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (37 minutes later)

well in early september I received unprotected oral sex from someone that I have known for quite sometime, I just don't know is Hiv status, I also had protecetd sex with the same said person, but it was quite dark and I am worried that something might had happen to the condom, as he said it was too small for him.. he didn't reach climax, I am the only one who did.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Let’s see what the results are!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

With unprotected sexual encounter, there is always a risk but your rash isn’t suggestive of that. since September, any test would be able to provide a definitive result that can be well interpreted and trusted.

Let me know how the results go.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 hours later)

Hi. I got my HIV blood test today and it was negative, but I am hoping to do a next one in 3 months time.

Thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Good news! Keep me posted!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am happy to hear this. Am sure it will be negative in 3months still. Keep me posted on this.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng