Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Acne On Face And Chest Post Unprotected Sex?
Question: Hi i am 22 years old ive been having unprotected sex for the past 9 months, ive taken 3 hiv test one was a blood test back in december , the othe one was in March and me and my partner took it it was the home test Oraquick , i also made him go get an hiv test and it cane back non reactive, then just 3 weekes ago i took another oraquick test and negative, but im developing acne on my face a chest some is not acne just marks on my skin theyre not bumpy just flat and dark, am i infected dod i get tested to soon? Ignore the really dark circle marks they are scars
Brief Answer:
The risk of getting an infection in your case is very remote or negligible.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had unprotected sex since last 9 months but your HIV blood test result done in December, March and just before 3 weeks all are negative along with negative Ora-quick test result of your partner also then you need not to worry much as the risk of getting the infection is very less or remote.
As far as the acne or marks on your face is concerned it might be due to some other infection so just be relaxed and don't be so scared as you are free from HIV. As your friend I will also advice you to avoid unsafe sexual practices in future to stay away from the risk of HIV and other STDs also.
Thank You
The risk of getting an infection in your case is very remote or negligible.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had unprotected sex since last 9 months but your HIV blood test result done in December, March and just before 3 weeks all are negative along with negative Ora-quick test result of your partner also then you need not to worry much as the risk of getting the infection is very less or remote.
As far as the acne or marks on your face is concerned it might be due to some other infection so just be relaxed and don't be so scared as you are free from HIV. As your friend I will also advice you to avoid unsafe sexual practices in future to stay away from the risk of HIV and other STDs also.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
What other infections cause acne
Brief Answer:
The causative agent for acne vulgaris is bacterias Propionibacterium acnes.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
The causative organism for acne is Propionibacterium acnes, an anaerobic bacteria normally present in the pilosebaceous unit. The dark circle marks or scars on the skin are due to some fungal or viral infection.
Thank You
The causative agent for acne vulgaris is bacterias Propionibacterium acnes.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
The causative organism for acne is Propionibacterium acnes, an anaerobic bacteria normally present in the pilosebaceous unit. The dark circle marks or scars on the skin are due to some fungal or viral infection.
Thank You
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
