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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Yeast infection rash
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Yeast infection rash
by wal75, Mar 02, 2007 12:00AM
Dr. Doctor:
I'll try to make this brief as it is a follow up question to my Feb. 28th question. I was reading the forum on sexual transmission and safe sex. Based on the Doctor's follow up answers to a question on recurrent yeast infections in that forum, Can I assume that a yeast infection rash, which is what my wife has been diagnosed with by her gynocologist yesterday is not a sympton of posible initial HIV infection? She has a vaginal yeast infection which she has had infrequently, but this time it's also a skin yeast infection. A lot of web sites indicate that recurrent skin yeast infections or vaginal yeast infections that are not responding to treatment might be an early sign of HIV infection. In the sexual transmission forum, the Dr. indicated that that is old and outdated information. Can I feel safe then in assuming that if the skin yeast infection is her only symptom, this is definitely not one of the symptoms that arises one or two weeks from a possible HIV infection exposure when the body is flooded with virus? Her gynocologist is extremely experienced and knew what the rash was immediately and she does fit the body type of a person prone to getting the skin yeast infections, (overweight, excessive sweating) although this is the first time it has resulted in a rash. The timing of her rash with my sexual exploit has just freaked my out. These are the last questions I will post. Do I have anything to worry about based on the diagnosis of a yeast infection rash? Thank you soo much Doctor. You guys are terrific!!
I'll try to make this brief as it is a follow up question to my Feb. 28th question. I was reading the forum on sexual transmission and safe sex. Based on the Doctor's follow up answers to a question on recurrent yeast infections in that forum, Can I assume that a yeast infection rash, which is what my wife has been diagnosed with by her gynocologist yesterday is not a sympton of posible initial HIV infection? She has a vaginal yeast infection which she has had infrequently, but this time it's also a skin yeast infection. A lot of web sites indicate that recurrent skin yeast infections or vaginal yeast infections that are not responding to treatment might be an early sign of HIV infection. In the sexual transmission forum, the Dr. indicated that that is old and outdated information. Can I feel safe then in assuming that if the skin yeast infection is her only symptom, this is definitely not one of the symptoms that arises one or two weeks from a possible HIV infection exposure when the body is flooded with virus? Her gynocologist is extremely experienced and knew what the rash was immediately and she does fit the body type of a person prone to getting the skin yeast infections, (overweight, excessive sweating) although this is the first time it has resulted in a rash. The timing of her rash with my sexual exploit has just freaked my out. These are the last questions I will post. Do I have anything to worry about based on the diagnosis of a yeast infection rash? Thank you soo much Doctor. You guys are terrific!!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 02, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 02, 2007 12:00AM
A yeast infection in a woman is just a yeast infection, not an early sign of HIV. As I mentioned in my last answer, I'm a little skeptical that this is really yeast, but my answer would be the same even if it is. Time to relax and move on, my friend. Also, to consider avoiding escorts and random fear-mongering websites.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (3)
by rayvon, Apr 04, 2007 12:00AM
To: Dr
hi, my name is Angela and i have a rash on both my elbows and inside of my arm. could you please tell me if it is a yeast rash? my husband say it is.
by Dbrage42, Apr 04, 2007 12:00AM
To: wal75
Don't you think your question should be focused more around if your wife may have something to worry about. Yeast or not, the safest thing to do would be to be honest w/ your wife so that both you and she can get tested due to your adultery, infidelity and faithlessness.
by indie573, Apr 10, 2008 12:54AM
A related discussion, skin rash was started.
