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Could Redness On Skin Be A Sign Of STD?

Hi Doctor, I had sex with a call girl 6 months ago(July 2010). while performing condom slipped inside her vagina. i realised it after removing my penis. After this incident i am afraid wether i am infected with any STDs. i got Rapid HIV test done in November. It was negative.

I am planning to undergo a complete test for STDs now. whenever i scratch my skin slightly it becomes red. i dont know is it because of this.

What might be the problem. Can you name a private hospital where they will do a complete test for STDs in bangalore?

Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

This condition in which just a slight stroking of the skin causes it to become red is known as Dermographism, a type of physical urticaria. It is chronic and treatment is mainly symptomatic.
Dermographism is entirely a different condition and is not suggestive of an STD.
Since your last sexual activity may not have been a completely protected one because of condom slippage, therefore it counts as a risky exposure.
Screening test for HIV which was negative at more then 4 months after the contact is conclusive and you don't need any further testing for HIV.
However, you may undergo testing for other STD's like Herpes, Syphilis (VDRL) at a center of your own choice in your region. These tests are available with most labs.
For dermographism, I would suggest an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

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Could Redness On Skin Be A Sign Of STD?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic This condition in which just a slight stroking of the skin causes it to become red is known as Dermographism, a type of physical urticaria. It is chronic and treatment is mainly symptomatic. Dermographism is entirely a different condition and is not suggestive of an STD. Since your last sexual activity may not have been a completely protected one because of condom slippage, therefore it counts as a risky exposure. Screening test for HIV which was negative at more then 4 months after the contact is conclusive and you don t need any further testing for HIV. However, you may undergo testing for other STD s like Herpes, Syphilis (VDRL) at a center of your own choice in your region. These tests are available with most labs. For dermographism, I would suggest an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching. Regards