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Hiv testing with long term healthproblem
Have had a sexual exposure over may 2024,
It was an online date and exposure includes rupture condom.
I am having a frequent Seborrhoeic dermatitis from last few months and prurigo nodularis over 6 years.
This in result got me know, that I have high ige values around 3000,
There are frequent change over in the skin.
Sudden bumps, frequent follicuilities, eczema over the face and greasy scalp and dandruff.
All these symptoms and scenarios makes me think that the reason may be an std.
Here I am in search of a suggestion from u doctors to help me with my state.
I have taken std testings including. Mostly all.. As Hiv 1&2 antibody, rna pcr, ag/ab, hbsag, anti hcv, vdrl, hsv1&2 antibody, hsv 1&2 urine DNA pcr, hpv urine DNA pcr.
Post the exposure I was paranoid with stds and consultation and testings.
All the results were negative. As I heard some rare cases might take a larger time for getting positive.. I am wondering how my condition could turn up now.
Kindly help me.
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Since all your STD tests (including highly sensitive ones like HIV RNA PCR, HSV DNA PCR, and HPV DNA PCR) have come back negative months after exposure, it's highly unlikely that your symptoms are related to an undetected STD.
Your high IgE levels (~3000) indicate a strong allergic or immunological response, which could be driving your seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, eczema, and prurigo nodularis.
Conditions like atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, or even hyper-IgE syndrome can cause persistent skin changes.
Stress & Psychosomatic Effects
Chronic stress can worsen seborrheic dermatitis and other skin conditions.
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What You Can Do Now
1. Further Blood Work
Total IgE & Specific IgE Panel (to check for allergies).
ANA, Complement levels, ESR, CRP (to screen for autoimmune issues).
CBC with differential (to rule out eosinophilia).
Vitamin D, B12, Zinc levels (deficiencies can worsen skin conditions).
2. Skin-Specific Evaluation
Visit a dermatologist for a skin biopsy or scraping to rule out infections.Consider patch testing for allergies.
3. Mental Health Support
4. Skincare & Treatment
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Your case strongly suggests an allergic/immune-mediated skin condition rather than an undetected STD. The negative STD tests are conclusive, so there’s no reason to keep worrying about late seroconversion. A focused dermatology and immunology approach will help you get the right diagnosis and treatment.
Would you like specific recommendations for a dermatologist or allergist in Mumbai?
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Hi.. could be health anxiety as multiple tests are negative.
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consult online for further evaluation and management
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Consult for confirmation test..
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