Question 1

can an std cause dry skin?

Accepted Answer

NO: If it is only dry skin, no other features, no std is responsible. Use the lubricating cream of your choice.

Question 2

do any stds look like dry skin?

Accepted Answer

STDs: The answer is yes, but really only syphilis in its later stages--it can look like red, scaly areas all over body.  A quick blood test can rule that out.  Most other stds do not look like dry skin.  See your doctor for the best answer.  Be wise and careful!

Question 3

dry and itchy down there (female) near anus red with dry skin..havent had intercourse could it still be an std from oral?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can - for example herpes.  It could also be a fungal infection.  See your doctor to get tested.

Question 4

it's been about 6 days since i had unprotected sex, i noticed what could be dry skin on my penis that doesn't hurt should i worry about an std?

Accepted Answer

Not an STD: No STD does anything like this. Don't worry about it.

Question 5

hi i've been having dry skin on the sides of my vagina which looks kind if red, and also small bumps but they don't look like and std. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: You may have eczema of the groin area.

Question 6

i have these red shiny spots on my penis and theyve been there for months. ive already been checked for stds and everything came back negative. i was told they were just dry skin spots but they havent gone away. i have no pain or discomfort?

Accepted Answer

: The large majority of genital skin problems are not STDs and there are many other dermatologic conditions that could cause "red spots". See a dermatologist. Good luck.

Question 7

i had unprotected sexual intercourse about a week ago and now my pubic area is in pain, nothing visual to set me off except some white dry skin, i could just be overthinking but im not sure. if you think it is and std, which one could it be?

Accepted Answer

: No STD is a likely cause of such symptoms.

Question 8

dry skin on vaginal lips. it burns sometimes. itchy clitorus and inside vagina opening. recently tested for any std couple months ago. negative .

Accepted Answer

May be yeast: The only way to know what this is is to be examined by your doctor. It may be a yeast infection. If an over the counter yeast medication solves the problem then most likely that's all it was. Other possibilities include lichen sclerosis, lichen simplex chronicus, allergic reactions and psoriasis. Schedule a visit.

Question 9

got small dark pimples on my face & dry skin. got some dark spots of my arms and legs. itchy, no pus. maybe bugs from new apartment & city? now have an inch red/purple rash on front left leg. no pus. std or anxiety? going to doctor but worried?

Accepted Answer

: usually insect bites would be itchy. Visit a dermatologist for skin exam and possible tx if needed

Question 10

do any stds cause skin dryness?

Accepted Answer

STDs: There are skin eruptions associated with several stds and would need far more info to try and answer your question. My suggestion is that if you feel you were exposed to an std go and see a doctor, be examined and tested thoroughly. Good luck.

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Can an std cause dry skin?

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Do any stds look like dry skin?

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Dry and itchy down there (female) near anus red with dry skin..havent had intercourse could it still be an std from oral?

A member asked:

It's been about 6 days since i had unprotected sex, i noticed what could be dry skin on my penis that doesn't hurt should i worry about an std?

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Hi i've been having dry skin on the sides of my vagina which looks kind if red, and also small bumps but they don't look like and std. what is that?

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I have these red shiny spots on my penis and theyve been there for months. ive already been checked for stds and everything came back negative. i was told they were just dry skin spots but they havent gone away. i have no pain or discomfort?

A member asked:

I had unprotected sexual intercourse about a week ago and now my pubic area is in pain, nothing visual to set me off except some white dry skin, i could just be overthinking but im not sure. if you think it is and std, which one could it be?

A member asked:

Dry skin on vaginal lips. it burns sometimes. itchy clitorus and inside vagina opening. recently tested for any std couple months ago. negative .

A member asked:

Got small dark pimples on my face & dry skin. got some dark spots of my arms and legs. itchy, no pus. maybe bugs from new apartment & city? now have an inch red/purple rash on front left leg. no pus. std or anxiety? going to doctor but worried?

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Do any stds cause skin dryness?

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