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Hi Doctor,
I am a male who had protected sex about 10.5 months ago with a partner whos sexual history was unknown. I have not experienced any really obvious symptoms within this time frame. I have had occasional rashs on my buttocks that developed bumps when scratched but eeventually go away within 1-2 days(no pain or discomfort..just itchy). I have been tested for chlamydia, gonhorea and syph all negative.
1) What are my chances that I have any STD up to this point? My main concern is herpes, but since I have not seen any symptoms should I still get tested? my buttocks does occasionally hurt from time to time but its only mainly noticable when im thinkng about it. I have had tender red patches of skin on my butt before but no blisters.
2) I have a small dark brown spot on my penis shaft 0.5 cm from he head. IT is the size of a pen head and it is only slightly raised and is noticable when the skin is stretched. It is also darker that the surrounding stretched skin, and when my penis is flaccid it is hard to see because it blends in with the darker soft skin. Is this a wart?
3)I have been having anxiety attack for the past 10.5 months and have been constantly checking my self since the initial exposure. Should I still be worried that I may have caught something and what STDs should I BE CONCERNED about?
pls help
THANKS DOC
I am a male who had protected sex about 10.5 months ago with a partner whos sexual history was unknown. I have not experienced any really obvious symptoms within this time frame. I have had occasional rashs on my buttocks that developed bumps when scratched but eeventually go away within 1-2 days(no pain or discomfort..just itchy). I have been tested for chlamydia, gonhorea and syph all negative.
1) What are my chances that I have any STD up to this point? My main concern is herpes, but since I have not seen any symptoms should I still get tested? my buttocks does occasionally hurt from time to time but its only mainly noticable when im thinkng about it. I have had tender red patches of skin on my butt before but no blisters.
2) I have a small dark brown spot on my penis shaft 0.5 cm from he head. IT is the size of a pen head and it is only slightly raised and is noticable when the skin is stretched. It is also darker that the surrounding stretched skin, and when my penis is flaccid it is hard to see because it blends in with the darker soft skin. Is this a wart?
3)I have been having anxiety attack for the past 10.5 months and have been constantly checking my self since the initial exposure. Should I still be worried that I may have caught something and what STDs should I BE CONCERNED about?
pls help
THANKS DOC
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
1) There really isn't enough information for me to estimate your risk of STD. But from the few vague symptoms you describe and the negative test results, the risk appears to be quite low. Your symptoms do not sound like herpes.
2) The brown spot on your penis doesn't sound like a wart of any STD. But I can't say for sure, and I cannot speculate on what else it might be. See a health care provider.
3) It sounds like your anxiety is out of proportion to your risk or the the likelihood of infection. Consider seeing an STD-knowledgeable health care provider for more definitive assessment than I can give - for example, your local health department STD clinic. If that evaluation shows nothing and your anxiety continues, you may want to consider seeing a mental health professional.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
2) The brown spot on your penis doesn't sound like a wart of any STD. But I can't say for sure, and I cannot speculate on what else it might be. See a health care provider.
3) It sounds like your anxiety is out of proportion to your risk or the the likelihood of infection. Consider seeing an STD-knowledgeable health care provider for more definitive assessment than I can give - for example, your local health department STD clinic. If that evaluation shows nothing and your anxiety continues, you may want to consider seeing a mental health professional.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
With protected sex, no real symptoms after 10 months and negative tests why would he have any chance at all of an STD?
Unless you are thinking HPV or herpes?
Unless you are thinking HPV or herpes?
With protected sex, no real symptoms after 10 months and negative tests why would he have any chance at all of an STD?
Unless you are thinking HPV or herpes?
Unless you are thinking HPV or herpes?
ABCDZ,
Your problem with itchy rashy bumps on your buttocs may be caused by folliculitis, a common skin condition, in which it sounds to be. Its caused by irritation of the hair follicle. Notice its in a location that is constantly covered, by boxer shorts or underwear, and constant pressure is on from sitting. By your undershorts rubbing on the location, irritation may take place, causing the area to become itchy and red bumps may appear, which are irritated hair follicles. If you suffer from overly dry skin or overly oily skin in this area, you are more likely to suffer from it. I went to my derm a year and a half ago with the same issue. He did culture tests to determine if there was anything severe about the issue, which he didnt feel was neccessary but i wanted it done. Everything came back normal. He determined it was folliculitis, told me to use lotrimin, an over the counter cream. It went away within a few days. HE told me even though the condition goes away with creams, it may come back and not to be alarmed if it does. If one has it or has had it, he or she is likely to get it again. Do some research on it, maybe try using lotrimin or cortizone cream. Seeing a derm would be the move.
Hope that helped you some.
Your problem with itchy rashy bumps on your buttocs may be caused by folliculitis, a common skin condition, in which it sounds to be. Its caused by irritation of the hair follicle. Notice its in a location that is constantly covered, by boxer shorts or underwear, and constant pressure is on from sitting. By your undershorts rubbing on the location, irritation may take place, causing the area to become itchy and red bumps may appear, which are irritated hair follicles. If you suffer from overly dry skin or overly oily skin in this area, you are more likely to suffer from it. I went to my derm a year and a half ago with the same issue. He did culture tests to determine if there was anything severe about the issue, which he didnt feel was neccessary but i wanted it done. Everything came back normal. He determined it was folliculitis, told me to use lotrimin, an over the counter cream. It went away within a few days. HE told me even though the condition goes away with creams, it may come back and not to be alarmed if it does. If one has it or has had it, he or she is likely to get it again. Do some research on it, maybe try using lotrimin or cortizone cream. Seeing a derm would be the move.
Hope that helped you some.
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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.
