Syphilis Rash On Hands Legs Feet

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Is hand and feet peeling a sign of hiv rash?

Hi there! I performed oral sex on a man 6 weeks ago and I had a canker sore in my mouth. I did everything I could to protect the canker sore keeping his penis and fluid away from the sore. He was of unknown status. I asked him later bc I was...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:Good job on being aware of the condition of your mouth. While I consider oral sex to be low-risk, it's things like canker sores, aggressive tooth brushing/flossing prior to oral sex, and other cuts/abrasions in the mouth that can... Read more »

Tingling in hands and feet/legs

Before I ask my question, I would like to take the time to praise the services you provide to the... Read more »

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Secondary syphilis rash

In February I started developing rash on my arms, chest, back and face, but not in the hands nor... Read more »

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Rash!!!!! on my feet???!!!

Posted by stupidgirl, 3 Replies

this morning i woke up to a itchy foot. Just one foot. My left foot, applied lotion and went about my day. I get out of class take off my shoes and socks. Now i have a rash on both feet. Just on the top, and it spreads if i itch it. this is very up... Read more »

burning tingling in hands and feet

Posted by Worried12, 3 Replies

Me again.... now I have burning and tingling in my hands and feet some times. Is it all in my head? Its not even an HIV symptom is it? Is it even possible to not seroconvert until 5 months after exposure? I had a negative blood test at 3 months .... Read more »

peeling of hands and feet

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Is peeling of palms and soles an HIV ARS symptom? Could it be an OI during acute infection?
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I am not imagining this but tingling hands/feets!!

Posted by ExWorryWart, 5 Replies

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How common is it to get it during 5-6 weeks of exposure? This is the only symptom that is consistent and not going away.. PLZ HELP
I had anxiety disorder earlier but never had tingling (unless during panic... Read more »

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