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What Causes Increasing Unusual Patchy Spots On Arms, Shoulders And Back?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: Hello

Today I have more new and unusual patchy spots / marks on my arms , shoulders and back.

I tested negative for all main std's in April 2014. 10 weeks after a massage where I did not have sex but the girl was naked and at one point used her own saliva on her hands.

I am worried if even a minor chance of hiv or another serious std as this new spots / rash looks like hiv rash ? I also have to urinate often and my vision is blurry. I have raised temperature.

My doctor feels I have a bacterial or fungal infection. He prescribed creams and antibiotics but they so far are not working.

Do you recognise these symptoms? Do I need to get retested for all std's? I'm concerned as all these problems began with that one massage eventhough I did not have sex. It's now continuing for almost one year with blurry vision and frequent urination. These spots and rash only appeared recently

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (32 minutes later)
Here is some extra details: the spots / marks are not itchy but they sort of sting or are sore when they touch off my clothes or when I lie in bed.

I've also attached a few pics

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Desonide

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These spots are due to pityriasis versicolor.
It is a viral infection and is usually self limiting.
There is nothing to worry.
These are not related to HIV.
You can apply a mild steroid cream.
I usually prescribe desonide lotion for 15 days and have seen good response with that.
you can try this.
just relax and let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)
Hello Dr XXXXXXX and thanks for your response

Today despite continuing my creams and antibiotics my spots have now spread to the back of my hands

I am worried this could be an undetected std.

Do these pics change your response ?

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not std

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please don't worry.
I saw the photos.
It is not std.
It might take around 15 days for the symptoms to decrease.
Please have patience.
Thank you.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

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What Causes Increasing Unusual Patchy Spots On Arms, Shoulders And Back?

Here is some extra details: the spots / marks are not itchy but they sort of sting or are sore when they touch off my clothes or when I lie in bed. I've also attached a few pics Thanks