Persistent folliculitus on scalp, have encounter with csw

[Peterdevour88]

Hi Doctor,

I have protected sex with a csw in indonesia last year and was very anxious about it. After 5.5 month exposure, I have general blood tests and  blood tests for HSV, HIV, syphilis, all come out negative. The HIV test i took is 4th gen.  I have high cholesterol.

Now, I have a problem with scalp Folliculitis for 3 months. I have on and off 1 to 3 pus filled bumps on my scalp and itchy scalp too. Sometimes, i can have none at all.The first Dermatologist prescribed me Cefixime, Erymed and Desolex ointment. it does not heal and seem to make it worse. after a month, the second doctor gave me flucoral and her own shampoo and it is still there. swab test for bacteria after two months with results staphylococcus non koagulase. I am afraid of other underlying issues.

I have general blood tests and  blood tests for infectious diseases including HIV, all come out negative. I have high cholesterol.

1. Is the HIV result definitive?
2. Is the folliculitus related to HIV?

Thank you very much

[AnxiousNoMore]

1. Yes, so it is time to move on from HIV fixation.

2. See 1, and stay connected with your doc if you need medical treatment as we can't diagnose you from here.