Are Pimples On Back A Symptom Of STD?

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2015

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Tue, 8 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : Are there stds which causes pimple like symptoms on the back?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no STD that cause pimples on your back

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You have noticed new outbreak of pimples along your back and you are concerned that you may have an STD. There are no STDs that I am aware of that your cause pimples on your back. I believe you maybe having more stress in your life that may cause increased acne

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (4 hours later)

Thanks for your response doctor. Wouldnt scabies be a possibility? I have many bumps on the back and a few starting show up on chest and around my rib area...

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Scabies possible but not usually found on back

Detailed Answer:
Scabies is possible but they are usually little scabs that are found between fingers and toes. The itch from scabies is quite intense. The scabies is a parasite and does not cause a pustule.

I recommend submitting pictures so I can better diagnose the rash.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar