Is this thrush

[bleach120]

For about a week now i have had white patch that started off as a small line but then grew into a patch
it does not look like thrush though has no resemblance to cottage cheese
it is a thin white coating that can be removed but when i remove it it my tooth brush blood comes out for about 5 seconds then stops
after white coating is taken off a rough outline is left on the cheek
as well i dont know how to classify this
it does not seem like a sore throat/
when i eat and drink does not hurt
it feels more of a dry itchy feeling ive had it about for 2 weeks now
i had an std work up three after encounter and it came back clean
Now it has been 6 months since my encounter
im just praying that it is not HIV
is there a need to get another one done again?
This is how it looks after i remove the white coating
Should i fear that it may be HIV?
I just really am looking for some answers now
it does not hurt or anything
The white line near my finger is just reflection of light

[bleach120]

when should people be tested for hepatitis?

[bleach120]

if so what kinds?

[bleach120]

my test results have come back negative but i was wondering if i have oral lichen planus should i get tested for hepatitis again even though i was negative after 3 months of exposure?
how often do you see a correlation between the 2
should i be worried or afraid?
it is now 8 months after exposure should i have seen some symptoms?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Oral hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance and is usually seen in HIV infection. Until and unless the investigations for HIV come out clear after 6 months window period, we cannot classify it as OHL.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and regards.

[bleach120]

There is a white spot on the side of my tongue
is there a strong possibility of it being OHL
As well the encounter was portected sex
though condom fell off for and penetrated once then put it back on

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since the initial tests for HIV had come negative, it is better to get retested on account of an unprotected sexual exposure. Confirmation is only done by specific tests for HIV like western blot, PCR and ELISA. These tests may show accuracy after 6 weeks to 6 months as HIV antibodies take time to develop in the body.

Although less likely to be due to HIV and more likely to be due to lichen planus, it is better to get a biopsy of the mouth lesion to rule out all causes.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[bleach120]

Should i be concerned about having HIV?
Should i get tested again?
It has now been 6 months
is there a strong possibility that i may have HIV because of thrush?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be lichen planus or oral thrush. Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin and the oral mucosa, and presents itself in the form of papules (flat spots) or rashes. Thrush appears as white patches in the mouth. Usually they can be seen on the tongue, inside the cheeks, under the tongue, and in the back of the throat. I suggest you to get an examination done from your doctor and get a KOH examination of the scrapings done of these white coatings.

To confirm the diagnosis, get an evaluation done from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[bleach120]

can some one tell me how to determine if it is thrush?
what characteristics it has

[bleach120]

i also do not drink alot of water
as well
i drink maybe 5 glasses a day