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What does this sound like to you?
About a month and a half ago I started to develop and blotchy, itchy, red rash that was not raised and also started to develop extremely dry, cracked and itchy palms and feet. I went to Urgent Care and received a Prednisone shot and a prescription. This helped for a couple of weeks. The rash went away for the most part and my hands started to heal. In the past week though my hands and feet have become worse than ever and I think I still have a rash it just isn't as noticeable as before. Any input would be great I am terrified.
Thank You for your help
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The only possible STD issue is the secondary stage syphilis, but several issues argue against it. Syphilis is almost nonexistant in situations like yours (it is very rare in the US except in gay men); you would have noticed the primary stage, an open sore of the penis; and September is too soon for secondary syphilis acquired in July -- the secondary stage typically shows up at 3-6 months.
That you haven't had a skin problem in the past says absolutely nothing about the cause. Every medical problem has to start sometime. I'm sure this has nothing to do with your sexual exposure a couple of months ago.
Therefore, this information does't change the opinions and advice I gave you above. I'll be interested to hear the outcome after you have been professionally evaluated -- but there's nothing more I can do until then.
That you haven't had a skin problem in the past says absolutely nothing about the cause. Every medical problem has to start sometime. I'm sure this has nothing to do with your sexual exposure a couple of months ago.
Therefore, this information does't change the opinions and advice I gave you above. I'll be interested to hear the outcome after you have been professionally evaluated -- but there's nothing more I can do until then.
Also I'm a 23 yr old straight male and the reason this has me afraid is because I have never had any skin conditions my whole life, not even and outbreak of acne.
I had unprotected sex with a girl in our friend group around mid July.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum.
The rash you describe is not typical for any STD. That it improved transiently after a prednisone injection suggests it is an immunologic problem (psoriasis, eczema, or many others) and not an infection. Of all STDs, the only possibility is syphilis -- or, conceivably, the skin rash called keratoderma blennorrhagica, which can accompany reactive arthritis as a complication of chlamydia.
I might be able to help more if you can give me some information about your potential STD exposures and risks. In the meantime, this doesn't sound especially serious. If it persists, see your personal physician or, even better, a dermatologist.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
The rash you describe is not typical for any STD. That it improved transiently after a prednisone injection suggests it is an immunologic problem (psoriasis, eczema, or many others) and not an infection. Of all STDs, the only possibility is syphilis -- or, conceivably, the skin rash called keratoderma blennorrhagica, which can accompany reactive arthritis as a complication of chlamydia.
I might be able to help more if you can give me some information about your potential STD exposures and risks. In the meantime, this doesn't sound especially serious. If it persists, see your personal physician or, even better, a dermatologist.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
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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.
