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I have some serious questions since I’ve been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I just posted this in the HIV prevention thread also.
I had unprotected sex (heterosexual) approximately a 1 year 8 months ago with a woman I date for around 1 month. The unprotected sex only happened once (during intercourse we stopped once and went again). I am uncircumsized so I don’t know if this increases the risk? It was very idiotic that I never used protection or never even asked if she was tested. A week after this we split up. So her status is unknown.
About 10 days after the unprotected sex I noticed some small red/white spots on the tip of my penis that looked like yeast infection. I don’t recall these itching however they did go away after 7-10 days. Since then I’ve never had any spots reappear.
After 21 days or 3 weeks I had sore muscles/joints, a mild fever, coughing. I’ve had the flu before and it seemed like a mild case. I really don’t get allergies however I passed this off as allergies. Recently last week Tuesday I had the same type of symptoms dry cough, sore feet/joints with mild fever, and one night with extreme night sweats. Today I still have some minor dry/itch cough but feel better.
Last summer, around June/July (almost a year after possible exposure) I noticed a small brownish rough patch on the top of my left foot. It feels rough to the touch and has a central rough/pin spot in the middle. This has been present since and hasn’t gone away. It’s approximately under ½” and hasn’t grown.
I also have other one right behind my neck that is similar size but is like a cyst/growth. Two months later I developed other small brown patch on the top of my right wrist. All of these do not inch or cause any discomfort.
Below is a picture link of it.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7977/img1304pk6.jpg
Recently I also have several spots on my hand which almost resemble molluscum contagiosum these spots were also present on the top of my fore arms (not bottom) approximately 8-10 on each arm. They have slowing seemed to disappear however still seem to be like pimples under my skin. My concern is that they would start as a red or brownish spot that would heal over with a small elevated(or not elevated) scab later healing and forming into these pimple like bumps. If I would scratch the scab it would bleed.
Picture link of top hand.
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5470/img1305jk9.jpg
My questions are as follow.
Is it possible to have skin conditions associated with HIV as I described within this time frame (1 year 8 months)?
I understand that this may be just for the HIV prevention thread.
Is it possible that this could be molluscum or could this be HPV? Is it possible it would appear after 1 year? I’m asking this because molluscum has a white substance which I have not noticed.
I understand that there are many kinds of HPV however I’ve researched and read that sexual transmitted HPV can not occur on the skin such as arms. The brown rough spot on my foot, neck, and hand don’t seem to resemble molluscum could these be a forum of HPV?
I understand I need to go to a physician however I appreciate if someone knowledge could at least look at this.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I may have a few follow up questions.
I have some serious questions since I’ve been very concerned lately, quite honestly the last year or so. I have not been tested and understand I should be tested. I just posted this in the HIV prevention thread also.
I had unprotected sex (heterosexual) approximately a 1 year 8 months ago with a woman I date for around 1 month. The unprotected sex only happened once (during intercourse we stopped once and went again). I am uncircumsized so I don’t know if this increases the risk? It was very idiotic that I never used protection or never even asked if she was tested. A week after this we split up. So her status is unknown.
About 10 days after the unprotected sex I noticed some small red/white spots on the tip of my penis that looked like yeast infection. I don’t recall these itching however they did go away after 7-10 days. Since then I’ve never had any spots reappear.
After 21 days or 3 weeks I had sore muscles/joints, a mild fever, coughing. I’ve had the flu before and it seemed like a mild case. I really don’t get allergies however I passed this off as allergies. Recently last week Tuesday I had the same type of symptoms dry cough, sore feet/joints with mild fever, and one night with extreme night sweats. Today I still have some minor dry/itch cough but feel better.
Last summer, around June/July (almost a year after possible exposure) I noticed a small brownish rough patch on the top of my left foot. It feels rough to the touch and has a central rough/pin spot in the middle. This has been present since and hasn’t gone away. It’s approximately under ½” and hasn’t grown.
I also have other one right behind my neck that is similar size but is like a cyst/growth. Two months later I developed other small brown patch on the top of my right wrist. All of these do not inch or cause any discomfort.
Below is a picture link of it.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7977/img1304pk6.jpg
Recently I also have several spots on my hand which almost resemble molluscum contagiosum these spots were also present on the top of my fore arms (not bottom) approximately 8-10 on each arm. They have slowing seemed to disappear however still seem to be like pimples under my skin. My concern is that they would start as a red or brownish spot that would heal over with a small elevated(or not elevated) scab later healing and forming into these pimple like bumps. If I would scratch the scab it would bleed.
Picture link of top hand.
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5470/img1305jk9.jpg
My questions are as follow.
Is it possible to have skin conditions associated with HIV as I described within this time frame (1 year 8 months)?
I understand that this may be just for the HIV prevention thread.
Is it possible that this could be molluscum or could this be HPV? Is it possible it would appear after 1 year? I’m asking this because molluscum has a white substance which I have not noticed.
I understand that there are many kinds of HPV however I’ve researched and read that sexual transmitted HPV can not occur on the skin such as arms. The brown rough spot on my foot, neck, and hand don’t seem to resemble molluscum could these be a forum of HPV?
I understand I need to go to a physician however I appreciate if someone knowledge could at least look at this.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I may have a few follow up questions.
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I agree with Vance - an std isn't going to last a year and not change. You need to see your doctor. Its really bewildering that you haven't yet.
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Thank you Vance I just wanted to get a second opinion. I understand I need to see a Dr.
Be patient, people answer questions here for free and on there own time.
At this time all I can really do is suggest you see a Dr. It has been over 1 year and it is soemthing you are concerned about. I don't think posting here is going to help you. See a Dr for an exam and STD testing.
At this time all I can really do is suggest you see a Dr. It has been over 1 year and it is soemthing you are concerned about. I don't think posting here is going to help you. See a Dr for an exam and STD testing.
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