HIV rash?

[JackD1995]

I know I’m an idiot for doing this, but on holiday I slept with a female sex worker. Im 99% we used a condom the entirety of the time.

Since coming home, I’ve been riddled with terrible anxiety and been believing that every single thing i have is HIV.

The sex was 7 days ago, and I haven’t really left bed in 3 days because of the anxiety.

Today I have this breaking on my chest. Have a similar breakout on my back.

Is this HIV?

[troy04]

It is difficult to rule out unless you do a test after 3 months of the exposure. Try to visit a sexual health clinic today. If you had reported it within first 2/3 days they could have given you PEP.

[AndrewT]

Dear Jack,

Could this be HIV? You ask, well Yes it Could be....... Though, to me, it 'Looks Like'- and this is only a Guess (Due to the Low Resolution Picture) you have caught Ringworm, Fleas or Scabies (Maybe another Skin Condition).

Basically I wouldn't 'Worry Too Much About HIV (which if you used a condom is Fairly Unlikely) and Maybe Concern Yourself with the Far More Likely. Book yourself an appointment, with your GP, explain 'Everything' and get your Prescription- for 'Lice Cream'!

Will you let us ALL 'Know' please Jack, Belated Happy Easter,

AndrewT

[Winna]

There's a fungal condition, non contagious, called versicolor tinea. It's harmless and could have been brought on by your stress. It's basically normal fungus we all have which is able to overgrow. That's what it looks like to me.