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Recurring forehead rash
I know a person should not categorize themselves as having HIV based on symptoms. I'd like to go to the doctor but I'm too terrified. Here’s my story in short. I have received on several occasion unprotected oral sex over the past six months and I have also had vaginal sex with females of known status. Each encounter of vaginal sex was protected but the oral sex was not. The rash I’m worried about comes and gos and this rash only appears on my forehead. I first noticed it about two months ago. This mild rash somewhat itches and produces small bumps during flares. It kinda reminds me of a citrus rash I use to get from eating oranges when I was a kid. I’ve noticed outbreaks seem to be less worrisome the mornings after the initial outbreak. I tried treating the outbreak with an assortment of over the counter products but nothing works. I have even tried changing my diet, facial soaps, and other items that might come into contact with my face. The rash always fades away on its know in a day or couple days. I wonder if it has something to do with my very very oily skin. I haven’t experienced any other symptoms or fevers. Could this mysterious rash be related to HIV in your opinion? A recent picture of my forehead maybe viewed by copying and pasting this link: http://www.medhelp.org/photos/show/2957405?type=posts Thank you.
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Dr. Hook and I don't look at posted photos. But it doesn't matter. You don't have HIV, both because you had zero risk exposures and, from your description, HIV is not a plausible cause of a rash like you describe. And I have no patience with "I'd like to go to the doctor but I'm too terrified." Just do it, preferably a dermatologist. You can be sure it isn't HIV and almost certainly nothing serious.
Regards--- HHH, MD
Dr. Hook and I don't look at posted photos. But it doesn't matter. You don't have HIV, both because you had zero risk exposures and, from your description, HIV is not a plausible cause of a rash like you describe. And I have no patience with "I'd like to go to the doctor but I'm too terrified." Just do it, preferably a dermatologist. You can be sure it isn't HIV and almost certainly nothing serious.
Regards--- HHH, MD
Please accept my apologizes. Thank you for your reply despite my non-compliance.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
