Is this syphillis or just a fly bite

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hey i dont know if im posting in the right group but my last sexual encounter was around 8 months ago and few days ago these spots apeared not sure if im over reacting or ...

any opinion is appriciated

i dont have any no where else that i know of just on my arm i so have exzma quite bad imageimage

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    Hi sara,

    It's highly unlikely to be syphilis, which has a maximum incubation period of 90 days (3 months).

    It could just be an infected scratch or mild folliculitis.

    Adhari

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