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Purple discolored

Hello,
Recently I have had some itching near the top of the butt crack, lack of a better word.  Upon inspection I  noticed blue/purple spots almost a stain on both sides. This stains cover a quarter of the area and extend out.  The stain is not sore at all. I also have a few small red marks on my armpit and side of chest.  I have been married for six months and have been with her for three years, so Im not concerned about any STDS.  Also I have taken several oraquick advsnced back in my single days well passed the window period, negative results. Are the oral swab test accurate after 9 months?? Any idea what this could be? .
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12438609 tn?1451979018
Your tests have already confirmed you are HIV negative. Had you been infected, it would have been shown in the results of the tests that you did 6 weeks post exposure.
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Thanks.
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According to everything I read HIV shouldn't be a concern 9 months later.
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Thanks for you help, my concern is in the past  I had unprotected sex with a female, vaginal and anal on her. I noticed a rash on my chest afterwards. I tested, (oral swab) several times after the 3 month mark, I.E. 6 months 9 months. All tests were negative.  My concern is now I have purple marks on my butt cheeks and crack area.  Is HIV still a concern? Or should I rely on my test results?  
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I have the same thing and I'm not sure what it is either. I have red marks in both my armpits right now and reddish purplish marks right above my butt on both sides. The red marks in my armpit kinda itch a little bit also. I have tested for all std's out to nine months and they all have been negative.
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12438609 tn?1451979018
There are many internet sources that will misguide or not provide practical solutions. There was no exposure in your case. You are safe. People can get moisture rashes irrespective of winter/summer as genitals areas are generally moist. Good luck.
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I have read online that the oral swab test may not be 100% accurate.  Thats why I am concerned.  Also it winter where I live, its very alarming to me. Thanks.
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I have read online that the oral swab test may not be 100% accurate.  Thats why I am concerned.  Also it winter where I live, its very alarming to me. Thanks.
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Hi, Oral swab test is conclusive after 6 weeks of exposure. The spots on the upper anal area are sometimes observed due to friction of undergarments and the skin or due to moisture accumulation in the summers. The red spots on the chest and arm pits can be due to allergy to certain products or summer spots. You do not have HIV concerns here. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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