Armpit Rash

[msanxious76]

Hi, around April of this year, I develop a severe burning, reddish rash under both armpits simultaneously. Because of the pain/burning, I made the stupid mistake of scratching the area constantly, which developed into leathery plaques that are itchy (the dermatologist referred to this as "lichen simplex chronicus"....fast forward to December, and the rash comes and goes (some of the itchy plaques still remain)....does that sound like an HIV rash? Right now it's dark patches of itchy skin (was once dark red pimples). One more thing, the area always becomes inflamed after I shave.Thanks so much.

[RainLover71]

A 3 month post--exposure test will be conclusive--all the best.

[msanxious76]

I had a "dipping" experience where I was unaware that the condom was not on initially, when I found out that it wasn't, we stopped and I demanded that he put it on. It only last about 10 seconds, but I'm aware that it is always a risk. I'm scheduled to take a test on Thursday of next week.

[Teak]

No. What was your possible exposure?

[msanxious76]

Is persistent armpit rash indicative of early HIV?

[msanxious76]

Yes, I had a possible exposure sometime in March. But i had none of the other symptoms (fever, aching joints, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue), just the burning, reddish, macupapular looking rash that I've had off and on since April!!

[Teak]

Lichen does not have anything to do with HIV.  Did you have a possible exposure?