HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scaredlonelady]

I was getting a back rub and a few minutes late these strange bumps started appearing on my back, they are not acne but kind of looked like it. They were tiny bumps with white headed pimple . What coud this be? I was exposed to someone who had HIV five months ago and thought maybe it is a stmptom from HIV, but I contine to test negative for HIV. But since the exposure to the HIV man I have been having all kinds of skin problems!  Five months HIV negative so I don't know....what is this !?!? Please help thank you. strange pimple like white head bumps on back..for sure not pimples... what are they? THANK YOU

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It looks like folliculitis due to irritated hair follicles after getting a massage done. Keep the area clean and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as Neosporin ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[scaredlonelady]

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