Syphilis chancre, can it appear in less than 10 days?

[Patrrick213]

Hi all,

So I have just noticed a red and round painless bump on the side of my buttocks a few days ago, I left it alone but when I had a look at it today it was all red and pink.

It made me panic quite a bit, so I got on a consultation with a GP and sent him the photo, but just by looking at the photo the GP couldn't tell if it is a chancre or not, because the place is quite unusual as it was not near my anus/gentials.

My last exposure was only 8 days, so my question is can this be a chancre? I understand the incubation period of spyhilis would take 10 days to 2 weeks, but is there any chance that a chancre would appear before that time limit? like in 6-8 days?

Thanks very much in advance.

[Jaimeortiz]

There’s no exact timing from when they appear it’s all bases on statistics. The only way to know is to get tested. But based on your exposure I really doubt it’s syphilis. I think you should get all the test done to put your mind at ease