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What Causes Small Rashes On Calves?

Posted on Fri, 13 Feb 2015

Question: Hi I had protected sex with a guy where I was the bottom. I am certain he did not ejaculate in me though not 100% sure if condom was on all the time, just never know. This encounter happened on the 24 august and around late December I developed what looked like ringworm on my left calf and then 2 weeks later developed more on my right leg which are smaller rashes. I have had no typical sero conversion symptoms just the rash I describled which appeared after the 3 month window. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Non specific. Not related to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
The rash on legs appear to be due to fungal infection or eczema.
It is not related to HIV or STDs.
As it is protected intercourse there is almost nil chance of STDs
So you need not worry from the incident.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 hours later)

Was just wondering wouldn't these rashes appear because immune system was down and I could not think of another reason. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to HIV or immunosuppression.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

These are not specific. These are not due to HIV or immunosuppression.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju