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Does syphilis rash can be itchy?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is notoriously: quite variable. Would imagine it can sometimes be itchy. Several good tests to see if one has it. The rash typically comes a bit late in the infection and the usual blood tests would definitely show it if it were present.

Answered 7/19/2016

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Rarely: It is very rare for syphilis rash to itch. Probably it's something else. But if you have been at risk for STDs, don't take the chance; get checked for syphilis and other STDs.

Answered 12/6/2020

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