Question 1

what could cause a painless chancre type sore on penis, visible for over a month and not having had any sexual activities in the last 8months?

Accepted Answer

Chancre: The most common source of a painless chancre on the penis would be syphilis and suggest that you be tested for this as well as other STDs. This usually occurs within 21 days, plus or minus, of the exposure, and I cannot explain the long delay of 8 months. Suggest you see a dermatologist. For your interest, the word "chancre" comes from the french and means "little ulcer".

Question 2

how do i differentiate between syphilis and chancroid? whats the most secretive way of getting tested for either? there are many differences between the syphilitic chancre and chancroid:
i.	chancres are typically painless, whereas chancroid are typically

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If : If you think you have a sexually transmitted disease, you need to go to a doctor and get tested and treated as soon as possible. You should also notify your sexual partners. In the future, you should practice safe sex by using a condom or barrier every time you have sex. Everything you say to the doctor is confidential.

Question 3

i had a painless red bump on the shaft of my penis and i am worried on whether this could be a syphilis chancre. had unprotected oral about a month ago. how does a typical chancre look like? and if the bump is painless, does it always mean syphilis?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis chancre: Chancres are open sores, not skin bumps. However, if it's been under a week or so, maybe the bump will begin to ulcerate, becoming a chancre. With unprotected oral exposure a month ago, the timing is right for syphilis:  chancres generally begin 2-4 weeks after exposure. Does a painless bump "always mean syphilis"? No, usually not. However, you definitely should be examined and tested ASAP.

Question 4

if you had a syphilis chancre in your lips would it be apparent?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Will be very apparent.

Question 5

can a syphilis chancre still be present 8 months after engaging in any type of sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

No: To my knowledge there are no  cases of a chancre still being present 4 or 5 months after infection with syphilis.

Question 6

hi are syphilis chancres found more commonly internally or externally? do lymph nodes swell where the chancre forms? thanks in advance?

Accepted Answer

: Usually external and easily seen, but chancres can occur internally e.g. in the rectum or vagina. Usually there is regional lymph node inflammation, but not always.

Question 7

is it possible for syphilis chancres to appear 1 day after possible contact? the encounter happened 2 days ago and yesterday i noticed a small spot

Accepted Answer

Early Syphilis: This sounds almost impossible.  It is most likely just a coincidence. But, if the sore persists, please get in to see an expert in testing and treating sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 8

i go a massage 3 weeks ago and got a fellatio from a girl (no anus touch). i found a chancre in my anus. will it be syphilis? pls give me some advice.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: but you need to be examined for final diagnosis, remote possibility though

Question 9

1) what's the longest it can take for a syphilis test to turn positive after the appearance of chancre? 2) is syphilis transmissable before a chancre appears? 3) can taking cbd affect test results? 4) can a test turn +ve before chancre a appears?

Accepted Answer

: Tests usually positive within 2-3 weeks after chancre onset. Usually not transmissible pre-chancre, but it can happen, and ALL sex partners of people with syphilis should be examined and treated, even if exposed only a day or two after catching the infection. CBD has no effect on test results. Sometimes no chancre ever develops and the blood test becomes positive within 8 wk of exposure.

Question 10

once a syphilis chancre starts, how long does it take to develop?

Accepted Answer

Starts?: Your questions this morning are very curious.  What do you mean by 'start's.  An infection either happens or it does not.  Syphilis can take six weeks or more to show up after an exposure. But, if a sore happens then one needs to get the sore evaluated urgently.  It is better here on the internet to ask specific questions or description of the exact thing you are feeling or seeing.

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What could cause a painless chancre type sore on penis, visible for over a month and not having had any sexual activities in the last 8months?

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How do i differentiate between syphilis and chancroid? whats the most secretive way of getting tested for either? there are many differences between the syphilitic chancre and chancroid: i. chancres are typically painless, whereas chancroid are typically

A member asked:

I had a painless red bump on the shaft of my penis and i am worried on whether this could be a syphilis chancre. had unprotected oral about a month ago. how does a typical chancre look like? and if the bump is painless, does it always mean syphilis?

A member asked:

If you had a syphilis chancre in your lips would it be apparent?

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Can a syphilis chancre still be present 8 months after engaging in any type of sexual activity?

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Hi are syphilis chancres found more commonly internally or externally? do lymph nodes swell where the chancre forms? thanks in advance?

A member asked:

Is it possible for syphilis chancres to appear 1 day after possible contact? the encounter happened 2 days ago and yesterday i noticed a small spot

A member asked:

I go a massage 3 weeks ago and got a fellatio from a girl (no anus touch). i found a chancre in my anus. will it be syphilis? pls give me some advice.

A member asked:

1) what's the longest it can take for a syphilis test to turn positive after the appearance of chancre? 2) is syphilis transmissable before a chancre appears? 3) can taking cbd affect test results? 4) can a test turn +ve before chancre a appears?

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Once a syphilis chancre starts, how long does it take to develop?

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