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Are Reddish Pimples Around The Genital Area Associated With Syphilis?

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Question : Hello doctor,
I am 26 years old male. For the past 15 days i have noticed reddish pimple are there around my gential area .
i have multiple sexual relationship .
Once i had unprotected sex also.
Please can you suggest am i am having syphilis?
If so how much will be the treatment cost approximately?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload more images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You seem to have either genital Molluscum contagiosum or genital warts. I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality, clear, close up images of the affected area so that I am able to confirm and guide you better.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)
Thank you Dr.kakkar.
Please find the attached photos .
Can you please tell is it symptoms for syphilis or its just infection.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding genital lesions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

These raised bumps are most likely those of molluscum contagiosum. However, I request you to kindly upload a few closes up and clear images so that I am absolutely sure. Doesn't look like syphilis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 days later)
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding genital lesions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

They are most likely either genital Molluscum contagiosum or genital warts. I suggest you get them electrofulgurated. They are sexually transmitted infections. Kindly visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful. I also suggest you screen for other STDs like HIV, syphilis, genital herpes.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Reddish Pimples Around The Genital Area Associated With Syphilis?

Brief Answer: Kindly upload more images Detailed Answer: Hello, You seem to have either genital Molluscum contagiosum or genital warts. I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality, clear, close up images of the affected area so that I am able to confirm and guide you better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist