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I had protected encounter with a transsexual guy on August 07 2015. Both anal and oral sex were with condoms. However I did suck his scrotum once or twice (not protected). I also normally kissed his cheek just once really quick (briefly). I had developed this white spot in my inner lower lip today (with some pain) and I am not sure if its from the ribs I ate today or an STD? Please see the attachments (Red spot with no pain appeared on August 13 2015 and I think it maybe healed, luckily I took a picture of it at that time because I am paranoid (initial_1.jpg and initial_11.jpg attachments). Then look at the white spot I noticed today August 27 2015 in the same place! its a little painful (look at the other two attachments). I am scared that I might caught an STD such as herpes. Please let me know if I should be concerned about this or not. Thanks.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD)Specialist
Hello
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com. I can understand your concern. I reviewed the picture.
This seems to be an aphthous ulcer. It occurs usually due to vitamin B complex deficiency. It doesn't seem to be related to your encounter. However, I would still recommend observing it. In case it increases or there is no improvement within a couple of days with the intake of vitamin B complex supplements, it would be the best to visit your dermatologist.
Please let me know if you have any queries. Take care
Hi Dr. Kruti, Thank you very much for your response. As of today, August 30, I noticed the sore started to heal (The redness is not as much as before, and the pain is gone). In addition, Two days ago, I visited a primary physician just to have a second thought, and she looked at it and said exactly like what you said (lack of vitamins such as C and B). However, I find it a concidence to have this as it really been a long time since a had one. I read that canker sores also can be related to a change in the immune system. Do you think by any chance this can be a part of HIV ARS or something like that? Its day 23 after possible exposure and this is the only thing appeared, no fever or rash. Especially that I am paranoid whether the condom has a leak or something without my knowledge because the tip looked squeezed, hanging, and no air when I pulled out, with some semen inside it. (It was my first time actually to have sex so I lack experience but I can't really relax after that incident).
My second question, would that canker sore be related to Syphilis in the first stage? or they have different look? I read that it begins with one sore so I am concerned.
My last question is that there is a website that offers "HIV Early Detection Test" which is expensive. They claim it would detect it within 2 weeks and they have a lab near where I live.
https://www.stdtestexpress.com/hiv-early-test/ Is it true? Although I am waiting to test at day 29 (next week) just to be certain.
Do you think if I tested negative next week with this test, it would be conclusive for me? or I have to wait for the 3 months mark? Sorry for many questions but I am really concerned. Thanks so much for your time and help.
Thanks for your reply.
I can understand your concern.
The canker sore is not really a part of the flu like syndrome seen in hiv. It could be due to the friction caused by oral sex.
Regarding the tests, we usually do a baseline immediately after exposure and one after 3 months. Hence i would recommend one next week and one after 3 months to be totally sure.
Take care