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HIV Skin Symptoms (Pics) Advice Needed
Hello
I have some serious questions since I’ve been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested.
I had unprotected sex (heterosexual) approximately a 1 year 8 months ago with a woman I date for around 1 month. The unprotected sex only happened once (during intercourse we stopped once and went again). I am uncircumsized so I don’t know if this increases the risk? It was very idiotic that I never used protection or never even asked if she was tested. A week after this we split up. So her status is unknown.
About 10 days after the unprotected sex I noticed some small red/white spots on the tip of my penis that looked like yeast infection. I don’t recall these itching however they did go away after 7-10 days. Since then I’ve never had any spots reappear.
After 21 days or 3 weeks I had sore muscles/joints, a mild fever, coughing. I’ve had the flu before and it seemed like a mild case. I really don’t get allergies however I passed this off as allergies. Recently last week Tuesday I had the same type of symptoms dry cough, sore feet/joints with mild fever, and one night with extreme night sweats. Today I still have some minor dry/itch cough but feel better.
After 6-8 months I noticed that I developed a small patch on the side of my tongue. The white spot was approximately ¼ inch. This wasn’t a patch/spot you could rub off or remove easily. Even when I attempted to remove it would return. I did some research and found that OHL could cause this but only in individuals that had late stages or advanced AIDS. I’ve been taking Garlic pills lately and it seemed to go away. I know this may sound ridiculous but honestly it was one of the first signs that I started to worry.
Is it possible that OHL can show up in early stages especially if the viral load is high?
Last summer, around June/July (almost a year after possible exposure) I noticed a small brownish rough patch on the top of my left foot. It feels rough to the touch and has a central rough/pin spot in the middle. This has been present since and hasn’t gone away. It’s approximately under ½” and hasn’t grown.
I also have other one right behind my neck that is similar size but is like a cyst/growth. Two months later I developed other small brown patch on the top of my right wrist. All of these do not inch or cause any discomfort.
Below is a picture link of it.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7977/img1304pk6.jpg
Recently I also have several spots on my hand which almost resemble molluscum contagiosum these spots were also present on the top of my fore arms (not bottom) approximately 8-10 on each arm. They have slowing seemed to disappear however still seem to be like pimples under my skin. My concern is that they would start as a red or brownish spot that would heal over with a small elevated scab later healing and forming into these pimple like bumps. If I would scratch the scab it would bleed.
Picture link of top hand.
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5470/img1305jk9.jpg
My questions are as follow.
Is it possible to have skin conditions associated with HIV as I described within this time frame (1 year 8 months)?
Is it possible that this could be molluscum or could this be HPV? Is it possible it would appear after 1 year? I’m asking this because molluscum has a white substance which I have not noticed.
What do you think that my odds are of have HIV with these symptoms (U.S)? I understand that a one time possible exposure is low but I’m concerned with these symptoms.
I understand that there are many kinds of HPV however I’ve researched and read that sexual transmitted HPV can not occur on the skin such as arms. The brown rough spot on my foot, neck, and hand don’t seem to resemble molluscum could these be a forum of HPV?
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I may have a few follow up questions.
I have some serious questions since I’ve been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested.
I had unprotected sex (heterosexual) approximately a 1 year 8 months ago with a woman I date for around 1 month. The unprotected sex only happened once (during intercourse we stopped once and went again). I am uncircumsized so I don’t know if this increases the risk? It was very idiotic that I never used protection or never even asked if she was tested. A week after this we split up. So her status is unknown.
About 10 days after the unprotected sex I noticed some small red/white spots on the tip of my penis that looked like yeast infection. I don’t recall these itching however they did go away after 7-10 days. Since then I’ve never had any spots reappear.
After 21 days or 3 weeks I had sore muscles/joints, a mild fever, coughing. I’ve had the flu before and it seemed like a mild case. I really don’t get allergies however I passed this off as allergies. Recently last week Tuesday I had the same type of symptoms dry cough, sore feet/joints with mild fever, and one night with extreme night sweats. Today I still have some minor dry/itch cough but feel better.
After 6-8 months I noticed that I developed a small patch on the side of my tongue. The white spot was approximately ¼ inch. This wasn’t a patch/spot you could rub off or remove easily. Even when I attempted to remove it would return. I did some research and found that OHL could cause this but only in individuals that had late stages or advanced AIDS. I’ve been taking Garlic pills lately and it seemed to go away. I know this may sound ridiculous but honestly it was one of the first signs that I started to worry.
Is it possible that OHL can show up in early stages especially if the viral load is high?
Last summer, around June/July (almost a year after possible exposure) I noticed a small brownish rough patch on the top of my left foot. It feels rough to the touch and has a central rough/pin spot in the middle. This has been present since and hasn’t gone away. It’s approximately under ½” and hasn’t grown.
I also have other one right behind my neck that is similar size but is like a cyst/growth. Two months later I developed other small brown patch on the top of my right wrist. All of these do not inch or cause any discomfort.
Below is a picture link of it.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7977/img1304pk6.jpg
Recently I also have several spots on my hand which almost resemble molluscum contagiosum these spots were also present on the top of my fore arms (not bottom) approximately 8-10 on each arm. They have slowing seemed to disappear however still seem to be like pimples under my skin. My concern is that they would start as a red or brownish spot that would heal over with a small elevated scab later healing and forming into these pimple like bumps. If I would scratch the scab it would bleed.
Picture link of top hand.
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5470/img1305jk9.jpg
My questions are as follow.
Is it possible to have skin conditions associated with HIV as I described within this time frame (1 year 8 months)?
Is it possible that this could be molluscum or could this be HPV? Is it possible it would appear after 1 year? I’m asking this because molluscum has a white substance which I have not noticed.
What do you think that my odds are of have HIV with these symptoms (U.S)? I understand that a one time possible exposure is low but I’m concerned with these symptoms.
I understand that there are many kinds of HPV however I’ve researched and read that sexual transmitted HPV can not occur on the skin such as arms. The brown rough spot on my foot, neck, and hand don’t seem to resemble molluscum could these be a forum of HPV?
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I may have a few follow up questions.
Ok, if you read what all the docs said, unless your unprotected contact was oral, you must be wearing a condom for vaginal and anal sex. That being said, you dun goof'd. Hope you got tested bud because unprotected vaginal and anal sex ain't safe sex.
NO you do not have to give them your name when you get tested.But like teak said if youre positive they record it but what does that matter whos out lookin for names of people with hiv if your worried about someone finding out.You have some health issues to deal with though dude probably not hiv get tested its scary but good life lesson i cant believe you didnt go last year.Get it over with and get your health back see a doctor they help dont hurt so go see one
We don't look at picutes here. I told you in the STD form that it's been over 1 year and you need to see a Dr. You keep trying to find a way to avoid going.
I would appreciate if someone could look at the photos and comment. Thank you
Have no idea. I know if you are positive your name will be recorded. Other can help you until you test.
I was looking for more of a constructive answer than that. As I mentioned I understand I haven't been tested.
Question about testing. Do you have to provide your name or can it be completely anonymous?
Question about testing. Do you have to provide your name or can it be completely anonymous?
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