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Had Protected Sex. Small Lesion Appeared On Underbelly. Is This Syphilis?

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Posted on Fri, 17 May 2013
Question: I had protected sex 5 days ago. 2 days back I had a small lesion on my underbelly. Is is Syphilis ?
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Answered by Dr. Timothy Raichle (13 minutes later)
Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.

Can you please describe the lesion better:
1. Exact location
2. Size
3. Color
4. associated pain or discomfort?

Thank you!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Timothy Raichle (18 minutes later)
Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.


Image WWW.WWWW.WW Can you please describe the lesion better:

1. Exact location

One inch above penis, littleish right in lower abdomen


2. Size

1cm

3. Color
red , center white
4. associated pain or discomfort?
pain , when trouser or underwear pressure is ther
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Answered by Dr. Timothy Raichle (26 minutes later)
Thank you for the followup and picture.

The primary infection of syphilis can be a single lesion at the site of inoculation or infection. It is called a syphilitic chancre. Most of the time it is painless. Based on what you are describing and the picture you have sent, it is POSSIBLE that this represents syphilis. You need to get this checked out by a doctor. If there is any drainage from the lesion, this can be looked at under a microscope.

I hope that this helps and good luck!
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Had Protected Sex. Small Lesion Appeared On Underbelly. Is This Syphilis?

Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.

Can you please describe the lesion better:
1. Exact location
2. Size
3. Color
4. associated pain or discomfort?

Thank you!