Question 1

does syphilis always look like a bump, or can it cause different diseases?

Accepted Answer

Many symptoms: You get syphilis through unsafe sex. It can cause a painless ulcer on  your genitals.  But it can also cause a rash, fever, large lymph nodes, many other symptoms. It can also lead to other more serious complications. If you think you may have a sti, get tested!

Question 2

what does the syphilis pimple look like ?

Accepted Answer

Syphilitic chancre: Syphilis doesn't usually cause pimple-like problems. The initial sore of syphilis is an open ulcer called "chancre". Google it for pictures of typical chancres.

Question 3

what other body rash that look like syphilis?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis rash: Syphilis is called &quot;the great imitator&quot;, with symptoms the same as for many medical conditions. That includes skin rash:  it isn&#x27;t possible or practical to list the many skin conditions that can mimic syphilis. Syphilis rash usually doesn&#x27;t itch (but sometimes does); and it often involves the palms and soles, which most rashes do not. If you think you might have syphilis or exposed, get tested.

Question 4

i check my urine.i seen the pictures of syphilis it look like that.

Accepted Answer

Syphilis: Secondary and tertiary syphilis causes many symptoms but generally the appearance of urine Isn't grossly abnormal. Have a urinalysis with a microscopic analysis if you have any concerns about the appearance of your urine and discuss all your concerns with your physician.

Question 5

are syphilis chancres always filled with pus? what does the pus look like? what are other symptoms of syphilis? how long is it before a chancre shows?

Accepted Answer

Not syphilis: If it discharges pus, it is not a syphilis chancre. If it simply looks like a pimple or little boil, put hot compresses on it and get seen only if it becomes very painful or you get a fever, or it persists for more than a week.

Question 6

how long after transmission would a syphilis chancre appear and what does it look like? does it look like a hard pimple on the outside of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, &amp; See doctor: If you have any concern about having syphilis, see your doctor as it is an easily treatable infection. 
You may visit this site for various pictures of chancre.

https://www.google.com/search?q=chancre+pictures&amp;biw=1440&amp;bih=726&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIvbzF5b2VxwIVCKCACh2-UQvF&amp;dpr=1

Question 7

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 8

if i have also has a rash on my palm, is it automatically a syphilis? btw, my rash is ichy. i think it is papular rash and some look like vasculitis.

Accepted Answer

Short answer is No: The differential diagnosis for rash or lesions involve with hands are possible with several diagnosis. To name a few Rocky Mountain spotted fever, sphyllis, drug reaction, psoriasis, antisynthetase syndrome, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, lupus, etc. you should get it checked out by your PCP first with possible skin biopsy and refer to a subspecialists, dermatologist or rheumatologist, as needed.

Question 9

from the past few days ive been noticing dark/black spots on my body that look like pityriasis rosea only theyre dark b/c i am black. my only issue is i have a few on my palm. could it be syphilis? ive noticed after these pantothenic acid pills

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: I think you should Consult a dermatologist as soon as possible as palm involvement can be seen in serious medical diseases including secondary syphilis. Your rash isn't characteristic of pityriasis rosea.

Question 10

what are the side effects or symptoms of syphilis like the kind al capone had?

Accepted Answer

Brain damage: Al capone suffered from late stage syphilis. It was not so much the type of the disease as the length of time it went without proper treatment. If you are worried you have it, get checked and treated. Typically when treated appropriately it is cured.

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Does syphilis always look like a bump, or can it cause different diseases?

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What does the syphilis pimple look like ?

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What other body rash that look like syphilis?

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I check my urine.i seen the pictures of syphilis it look like that.

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Are syphilis chancres always filled with pus? what does the pus look like? what are other symptoms of syphilis? how long is it before a chancre shows?

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How long after transmission would a syphilis chancre appear and what does it look like? does it look like a hard pimple on the outside of the skin?

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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 i have also has a rash on my palm, is it automatically a syphilis? btw, my rash is ichy. i think it is papular rash and some look like vasculitis.

A member asked:

From the past few days ive been noticing dark/black spots on my body that look like pityriasis rosea only theyre dark b/c i am black. my only issue is i have a few on my palm. could it be syphilis? ive noticed after these pantothenic acid pills

A member asked:

What are the side effects or symptoms of syphilis like the kind al capone had?

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