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Syphilis sore
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This forum is for questions and support regarding STD issues such as: Chlamydia, Crabs (pubic lice scabies), Gonorrhea, Hepatitis (viral), Herpes, HPV, Molluscum Contagiosum, PID, Rectal Infections, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Warts, Yeast Infection.All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
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Syphilis sore
by GusP, May 26, 2007 12:00AM
How long does it take for a Syphilis chancre to completely heal and/or vanish?
I recently noticed a small sore on the underside of my foreskin and quickly identified it as a probable syphilis chancre. This was confirmed by my doctor, and a blood test showed that I was syphilis reactive. I just received the single dose [2 injection sites] penicillin treatment 5 days ago, and the chancre has diminished noticably in size & skin-depth, especially in the first few days.
I forgot completely to ask the doctor how long the healing process would take...
Please advise - thanks!!!
I recently noticed a small sore on the underside of my foreskin and quickly identified it as a probable syphilis chancre. This was confirmed by my doctor, and a blood test showed that I was syphilis reactive. I just received the single dose [2 injection sites] penicillin treatment 5 days ago, and the chancre has diminished noticably in size & skin-depth, especially in the first few days.
I forgot completely to ask the doctor how long the healing process would take...
Please advise - thanks!!!
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., May 27, 2007 12:00AM
, May 27, 2007 12:00AM
Sounds like it's clearing up on schedule. Syphilitic chancres usually start to heal within 2-3 days and, if small in size, completely clear up within 2 weeks. If your sore doesn't heal, it wasn't syphilis: there is no such thing as syphilis resistance to penicillin.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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