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P rosea infection or std
Hey doc.
I had pinkish ,dry n scaly ring like lesion on my stomach , back n arms from past 4 days. I went ahead and showed to a doc today and was diagnosed with p.rosea infection.
She asked me whether i am sexually active or not upon which i got panicked n said no. I just wanted to know whether being sexually active change the diagnosis ( syphillis or any other std )
If so, what should i do next ?
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Cannot help until I see the rashes. Yes p rosea looks very much like syphilis. So you are not wrong. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.
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Greeting ,shouldn't get Panick .The Dr tried to help you out to rule out the things.,without seeing can't say much and also need bit more information.Either get back to your Dr or may can contact me for the same.
Regards Dr shuhaib MP(Pune)
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