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long lasting scrotal sore
Hi Doc,
I am M 24. This is my 2nd try to ask a question. I guess I had a razor burn (a sore of 3mm in diameter) near the base of my p**** (actually on the scrotum near the base). After 2 weeks, there was a thin crust on it. I thought it was OK to have sex and I did (condom protected). Immediately after the sex, the thin crust was gone and although I did not see any blood oozing out, there was red-thin-skin visible in that area.
Its been 3 months now, and the sore hasnt healed yet. It is not painful, but red in color compare to the rest of the skin. I've never had a razor sore lasting this long. Could it be because of HIV infected that area and not letting the sore to heal completely?
I havent had any symptoms except that I caught cold immediatly after 2 weeks of sex which lasted for 4 days max. The cold was without any fever or anything else. Is the sore not healing any indication of HIV infection? Do I need to get tested?
Please let me know.
I am M 24. This is my 2nd try to ask a question. I guess I had a razor burn (a sore of 3mm in diameter) near the base of my p**** (actually on the scrotum near the base). After 2 weeks, there was a thin crust on it. I thought it was OK to have sex and I did (condom protected). Immediately after the sex, the thin crust was gone and although I did not see any blood oozing out, there was red-thin-skin visible in that area.
Its been 3 months now, and the sore hasnt healed yet. It is not painful, but red in color compare to the rest of the skin. I've never had a razor sore lasting this long. Could it be because of HIV infected that area and not letting the sore to heal completely?
I havent had any symptoms except that I caught cold immediatly after 2 weeks of sex which lasted for 4 days max. The cold was without any fever or anything else. Is the sore not healing any indication of HIV infection? Do I need to get tested?
Please let me know.
Only theoretical risk of HIV if you are sure that latex did not break. Get an STD panel run for your problem. Some STD's do transmit through skin to skin contact of the genitals remain uncovered. Transmission of STD's other than HIV can not be ruled out via oral sex.
Your sex was protected. I wouldn't worry. There might be a theoretical risk there, but nothing to really be concerned about.
I've had razor wounds taking months to heal in that area, as I've reopened them constantly. I dont think HIV infection delays healing anyway, especially not so early after exposure.
If you remain concerned get a test, its been long enough.
I've had razor wounds taking months to heal in that area, as I've reopened them constantly. I dont think HIV infection delays healing anyway, especially not so early after exposure.
If you remain concerned get a test, its been long enough.
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