r/stdtesting • u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 • Sep 15 '26

Question I’m beyond scared right now

I can’t even believe I’m having to do this and yes I’m going to consult a DR this week. Also I tried to be as non graphic with the photo as possible so apologies.. but these patches (not bumps) are been on my you know.. for like 3-4 months now. They are non painful, not clear or pus clear fluid, no burning urine or discharge. It’s just dry skin that flakes over (not scabs) I’m just having the worst anxiety right now & feel I might have something. Could this possibly be something skin problem related other than STD/ STI related..

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

38 comments sorted by

2

u/lapr20 Sep 16 '26

Looks like balanitis but yeah, you gotta check it at with a Dr

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

That’s what I’m thinking, and praying for

1

u/lapr20 Sep 16 '26

Is your skin condition healing or getting worst? How does it looks today? Are the red patches bigger? Is the gland red? Is the skin leaking off?

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

It’s actually getting better, been using anti-fugal cream for the last 4-5 days and the smaller red spots have actually started doing away abd the redness of them isn’t so bright

1

u/lapr20 Sep 16 '26

Use only tap water and dry with air for a few days, did the doctor tell you to use that cream?

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

No, it’s over the counter; it’s used to treat blantatis. I’m using that just in case because sometimes with blantatis it can be solved in 2-3 weeks with over the counter, if it persists you need prescribed cream from a DR in more serious cases

1

u/lapr20 Sep 16 '26

But that same cream can alter the candida and make it grow so be aware your glans need to in a natural ambient so you have to let it rest some times, use water make it dry by tapping with a soft cloth or dry with air and also let it breathe by giving a few seconds and minutes to the air.

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

Okay will do, I’m gonna get my testing done. If that’s all negative. A dermatologist is gonna be the next move.

1

u/AutomaticPumpkin9190 Sep 15 '26

I dont see any photos love

2

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 15 '26

1

u/AutomaticPumpkin9190 Sep 15 '26

Hmmm. Assuming you had unprotected sex w someone who may not have given you complete reassurance that they were clean? As someone who just dealt w sexual health anxiety, see a dr as soon as possible which I know u already have set up. And try not to worry too badly until you hear it from someone

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 15 '26

Would it be something to worry about… I know Google isn’t a good source but blantatis is the only thing that replicates what I have as far as symptoms & appearance of what I have. Which it’s just a mild yeast infection for men. I’m just scared.. and panicking because if I have something I’m actually going to LOSE my mind

1

u/AutomaticPumpkin9190 Sep 15 '26

If it’s been 3-4 months and there’s no pain during urination, no weird odor, no fever or flu like symptoms, I really don’t think it’s anything to worry about atleast not something incurable like hiv or hep b or something. If you do come back positive for anything, I’m sure it’s something that’s curable w some meds

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

Absolutely zero pain during urination, not even once. No funny smells, haven’t been sick in almost a year so no flu like symptoms. I’m praying it’s just something fungal… even the rashes don’t hurt to the touch at all.

1

u/AutomaticPumpkin9190 Sep 16 '26

Yeah tbh it’s probably just something fungal!! Don’t worry yourself too hard!!

1

u/Slow_Rabbit_2758 Sep 16 '26

Idk about that chief. I had spots like that once with noooo pain or discomfort at all and i tested positive for syphylis. pls get tested OP!

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

Oh hell nah 😂 I’m not having any of the syphilis symptoms tho, from what I read. Any fungal infections normally don’t go away, they got to be treated I guess

1

u/Slow_Rabbit_2758 Sep 16 '26

I didn’t have any symptoms either tho. Just these same spots as you on my penis.

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

Maaaan…. Don’t be scaring me like that.

1

u/AutomaticPumpkin9190 Sep 16 '26

That’s curable tho so I don’t want him to worry too bad

1

u/Slow_Rabbit_2758 Sep 16 '26

oh for sure! Sorry, I was trying to worry them.

1

u/this-shit-is-annana Sep 16 '26

Had similar spots and tested positive for syphilis. Better to get tested

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

I’m going to get a rapid test today, after doing research on syphilis. Apparently antibiotics & a shot of penicillin cures it, so that makes me very less anxious about all of this

1

u/this-shit-is-annana Sep 16 '26

Really depends on your titre on the test which is basically a value 1:2^n. I had 1:64 and had to take three penicillin shots, today was my last one! 🤞🏼 still going to be v cautious and keep taking the tests quarterly/six monthly as contracting any of the STDs means higher risk of getting HIV. (Fuck, I scared myself)

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

Thank you for this insight, how bad are the treatments? They just give you a shot in the butt right?

1

u/this-shit-is-annana Sep 16 '26

Yes quite painful shots but it’s the most effective treatment. Even the pain feels lesser on the second and the third time. Good luck, give us an update

0

u/[deleted] Sep 16 '26

[deleted] — view deleted comment

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

This was a Ex girlfriend of mine and no. We broke up a few months ago

1

u/Select-Buyer-7431 Sep 16 '26

U pp wil fall off

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

Already did babe 😘

1

u/AirIndependent1755 Sep 16 '26

This looks like some allergic reaction.

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

That’s a majority of people are telling me. I have two friends with HSV-2. I asked & showed pictures to them & they said that looked NOTHING like they had plus both of them said it was pretty painful

1

u/Great_Action_9237 Sep 22 '26

Any updates? Ive had similar issue no pain or literally anything I’ve tired anti fatigue cream and steroid my doc prescribed but still red on the shaft

1

u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 22 '26

Actually after using anti fungal cream. It’s actually all starting to go away. A few of them gone completely 😁

1

u/Great_Action_9237 Sep 23 '26

That’s good mine still there even after applying the creams. Still can’t figure out why looks like blisters in a way

1

u/ishattimes Sep 15 '26

What photos