What Causes Itchy Crawling Sensations On The Genitals?

Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017

Question: Hi.. I need some medical advice.. shortly after having protected intercourse, I've been experiencing itching on my body .. it's like pin pricks and crawling sensation .. not on my genitals and not restricted to any place .. upper back, arms, sometimes on legs.. I haven't had any fever or any other symptoms as such. Also there are no rashes as such, just itchy. Just want to know hope this is not indication of HIV. I asked the girl and said she's clean and not having HIV but don't know if I should trust that. Pls help!

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

You had protected sex with someone then there is no risk of HIV so you need not to worry. Itching over back, arms and legs might be due to some allergy or other skin infection but not related to HIV. Consult the dermatologist to isolate the cause and follow the treatment regime. For any further query feel free to ask me any time and I am here to help you out always.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (28 minutes later)

Is it possible to contract HIV if vaginal fluids come into contact with testicles or if semen leaks out from the condom. Presently i'm on a ship and cannot visit a doctor at least for next 15-20 days. This intercourse happened while my visist to russia and this itchiness started barely a few hours after sex. I guess any symptoms for HIV don't start immediately and takes a few weeks to show up correct? Maybe this is my stress which is causing this itchiness ever since reading the symptoms of hiv on the internet. Although i havent developed any fever or visible skin eruptions. From the pics attached do they look like any sign of hiv rash?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

It is not possible to get infected with HIV through the way you had mentioned and the rashes in the attached pictures are looking of allergic origin not related to HIV as per my opinion so don't get anxious or feared and move ahead in life happily.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (21 minutes later)

Thanks so much for your reply doctor. Much relief to me. Trust one makes some stupid decisions in life and this is something which has made me cautious not to do such an act with an unknown person ever again. Your advice has been of much relief to me. Attached are pics for your reference, should give you a more clear picture. Shall await a final verdict from you and upon your reply, shall visit a dermatologist whenever next possible. Thanks a lot

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not to worry about HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,

Welcome back once again.

I am happy to hear that you realize your mistake and will never repeat it in future. The attached pictures of rashes are mostly of allergic or fungal origin but not related to HIV any how so just calm down, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily. For any further query feel free to ask me and I am always here to help you.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

Many thanks for your reply doctor. For now would suggest any skin ointments for this condition of mine.. i have with me a skin ointment HHDERM having Mometasone Furoate, fusidic acid, Clotrimazole cream, and Candid -clotrimazole powder. Would u advise using both of these to relieve my condition since i cant access a dermatologist anytime soon

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use these medicines.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,

You can definitely use both the medicines for your problem and they will relieve the condition. As soon as you have access to dermatologist, consult him without fail for further management. Allay the fear or anxiety related to HIV as you are absolutely safe and risk free.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad