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What Causes Rash With Red Bumps On Stomach?
Question: I had unprotected sex about 3 weeks ago and now I have developed a non itchy rash on my stomach. The rash is round flat marks with some tiny red bumps. Could I be hiv postive?
Brief Answer:
Not specific to HIV. Need details and photos.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
All Intercourses do no lead to HIV.The chances of HIV transmission by intercourse is 1/200 to /1000 even if partner is positive.
The description of lesion given is non specific and will not suggest HIV.
It may be fungal infection or eczema or allergy or else.
Please send details like duration,symptoms, any other disease, treatment taken, investigation reports if any etc.
Please send clear photos of lesion for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Not specific to HIV. Need details and photos.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
All Intercourses do no lead to HIV.The chances of HIV transmission by intercourse is 1/200 to /1000 even if partner is positive.
The description of lesion given is non specific and will not suggest HIV.
It may be fungal infection or eczema or allergy or else.
Please send details like duration,symptoms, any other disease, treatment taken, investigation reports if any etc.
Please send clear photos of lesion for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I've had the rash for 3 days now. It started out fairly light in color ane now is more red and has spread to my back
Brief Answer:
May be allergic rash or pityriasis rosea .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It may be due to allergy or a condition called pityriasis rosea or else.
You may need antihistamines like cetrizine.
Topical calamine lotion.
Observation it may extend to back .
It is self limiting.
You can consult your doctor for confirmation and examination, if needed investigation.
You can get your std profile tests done.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
May be allergic rash or pityriasis rosea .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It may be due to allergy or a condition called pityriasis rosea or else.
You may need antihistamines like cetrizine.
Topical calamine lotion.
Observation it may extend to back .
It is self limiting.
You can consult your doctor for confirmation and examination, if needed investigation.
You can get your std profile tests done.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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