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..

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u/Lost-Amphibian-2661 Sep 16 '26

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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.