Lichen does not have anything to do with HIV. Did you have a possible exposure?
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!!
Is persistent armpit rash indicative of early HIV?
No. What was your possible exposure?
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.
A 3 month post--exposure test will be conclusive--all the best.