std symptoms

[allew]

hello,

   i have a very small black dot(about the size of a pin head) on my penis were the head connects to the shaft.  I was tested for all std's including an hiv test at 6 weeks after exposure and everything came back negative.  Im just wondering what this could be?  could it be an hiv symptom like kaposi sarcoma?  or could it be some kind of genital wart?  ive read that most genital warts are flesh colored and near the shaft or on the head of the penis....i also read that kaposi's sarcoma usually shoes up in advanced hiv...could it possibly show up as early as 7 weeks after exposure???  anyway, im freaking out about this and could use some advice.

thanks.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

I cannot make a diagnosis online and won't even try.  But your description doesn't sound particularly like Kaposi's sarcoma, and your negative HIV test rules out that possibility with 100% certainty.  The only way to get a diagnosis is to see a health care provider.  Don't try to get any useful information on line; there is no advice anybody can give you that will allow you to avoid getting examined.  If cost or cultural sensitivity is an issue, visit your local health department STD clinic for expert, confidential care.

HHH, MD

[allew]

sorry,

  i forgot to mention that when i press on it the color goes away then reappears....i also have papules on my penis and was thinking this could be one as well?  are they ever dark in color?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

The additional information doesn't change my advice.  See a health care provider.

HHH, MD

[allew]

but is it possible for karposi sarcoma to show up after 6 weeks from the initial exposure?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

No.  KS is a late manifestation of HIV; it occurs only in overt AIDS, i.e. usually several years after acquiring HIV.  And only in gay men (you don't say the sex of your partners); KS is rare in others with AIDS.

HHH, MD

[allew]

sorry,

  i had unprotected sex with a woman.....thank you very much for your answers:)

[allew]

i went to the doctor today and found out it was just a blood vessel.  thanks for the quick response, it helped to calm my nerves.

[the ghost]

ya i got a seroius problem and i need help a freind of mine might have std her symtoms r fever headach back pain leg pain tiredness dry throat rib pain stomach nauses cant hold down food well finds bruises on her from her vigania is a gross smell fish like smell that only she can smell it i need to know what she has thank you

[hoochie1]

hi i have a bleedin problem i am a gay 25 male and am bleedin from my back anal and it is uncomfortable,would you be able say what it is from

[belshore]

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