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HIV RASH ? after 2 half month risk exposure
I had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman around May 2017.. now July 2017.. i have an rash like skin irritation under my armpit (right only) the colour is a bit red a bit like my skin but a bit red , and at that time i have a headche and little fever and i have a little sorethroat(i thought because i rarely drink water this week) and i have a runny nose in that week too.. its itchy sometimes.. tht week i went to the doctor and she told me that it maybe ezcema and it can be cause by sweat.. im worried because i read symptoms of early hiv is rash... and i stil have this skin irration till now its been 2 weeks. i used the cream and still hv the itchy and sometimes its oai when i closesd my armpit.. is this Hiv rash ars ? im going to have a medical check this week.. so just want to ask u guys.. is this HIV ars after 2 half months after exposure ?
my history i ever hav gonorgea and treated on 2015 can it make my risk ?
my history i ever hav gonorgea and treated on 2015 can it make my risk ?
The VAST majority of people who develop an ARS rash do so by week 3 post infection. It is rare, but some people do not show symptoms of ARS until 6 weeks, but you are past that particular window period. The rash is widespread and always, (100%) involves the neck, chest and back, but can involve arms, legs, palms of hands and even the soles of your feet. ARS is NEVER confined to one area such as the armpit.
The rash you describe could be related to many other skin problems, or poor hygiene.
The ONLY way you will know if you have been infected with HIV is to test. Period.
Stop putting the cart before the horse..........
The rash you describe could be related to many other skin problems, or poor hygiene.
The ONLY way you will know if you have been infected with HIV is to test. Period.
Stop putting the cart before the horse..........
typo edit -* i used the cream (given by the doctor) and still hv the itchy and sometimes its PAIN* when i closesd my armpit.
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You can take a 4th gen test today for a conclusive result. Symptoms prove nothing and HIV doctors only use tests to diagnose. Self-diagnosis is generally incorrect plus the symptoms might just be your imagination so no one here really reads them either.
Nothing is pointing toward you having HIV since you haven't tested yet, so try to relax and test asap so you will end the fear.
Nothing is pointing toward you having HIV since you haven't tested yet, so try to relax and test asap so you will end the fear.
thanks for ur reply. is it hiv rash appears after 2 half months after exposure?
Reread the advice focusing on the word "Nothing" until the full meaning is apparent.
Pointless Q&A can go on forever, so I am finished.
Pointless Q&A can go on forever, so I am finished.
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