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Folliculitis and HIV?
about a year and a half ago I had protected sex with a sex worker after we finished and she got off me while she was on top the condom seemed to slip off and was on my leg I freaked out but she assured me it came off on withdrawal after that I felt calm but fear and anxiety remained I have had a bout with folliculitis for a year and it keeps persisting I have to admit I am not good at taking the antibiotic prescribed and I work out intensely on a daily basis I was just wondering if I have any reason for concern here with the persistent folliculitis mainly just on my legs butt and back sometimes like one pimple pops up on arms area but never all at the same time mostly inner thighs persist and I do shave most my body hair but actually not my legs which I have a lot of long hairs and most the folliculitis issues....what's my risk?
Thanks a lot I really appreciate your reply! And yes I think I am just stressing because I asked dr hhh and he also said I had nothing to worry about but recommended testing for peace of mind
Folliculitis is not HIV-specific. Most people with folliculitis don't have HIV and there are no tell tale signs of HIV infection. If the CSW had any doubt about the condom slipping upon withdrawal she would be freaking out because she is at far greater risk from her customers than they are from her. Yo
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