Whom should I consult for a rash that appeared after unprotected sex?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had unprotected sex about one and a half month ago. A few days later, I saw a few things that concerned me. So, about a week later, I got tested for all the common STDs and the results came back negative. But, I am still having the same issue, but not as bad as before. I have been having three tiny red bumps like rash that are occasionally itchy and possibly a weird smell. After a while, I assumed it was a yeast infection. I started taking over-the-counter Azo pill and yeast cream, but nothing really is disappearing. Please help me.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You should apply antifungal ointment for some more time. Also, you may need oral antimicrobials and antifungal.

Doxycycline can be tried for two weeks with continuation of ointment. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent.

You need to treat your partner also or else the infection will come back to you.

For further information consult a sexologist online.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You have tested for commonest sexually transmitted diseases and I hope all are negative.

Now, the rash and the smell could be of any of the above fungal or bacterial infection, which may not be detected by tests.

I could not find any lesions except very small red tiny bumps and do not think of any significance (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Since you mentioned that you have taken Azithral (Azithromycin) and antifungal creams and found improvement, I suggested the next level of treatment.

Doxycycline will take care of chlamydial infections. You need to consult a venereal disease specialist or your general practitioner.

For further doubts consult a sexologist online.