STD That Causes Dry Skin

If you are wondering whether there is an STD that causes dry skin, then the answer is yes. At least three STDs can make your skin dry in various parts of the body, including the genital area. They are:

Herpes

Syphilis

HIV

Herpes is an STD that causes dry skin. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 cause Genital Herpes or Herpes though type 2 causes the higher number of Genital Herpes. The first outbreaks resemble a rash and are itchy, and you will see them in your genital area or around the mouth. The sores might go away, but the immune system cannot remove the virus itself. Besides, you will become prone to Eczema Herpeticum, which can be fatal. 

Syphilis is also an STD that causes dry skin. The dry skin and rashes will not in the initial stage. The rashes appear after 3 to 6 weeks on different parts of your body, including your penis shaft. 

HIV is also an STD that causes dry skin and rashes on your body, including the genital area. If you have been intimate with an HIV-positive person, the first symptoms will be a rash. The rash may not be itchy, but it can look ugly, and you might feel uncomfortable. What you must do is have an STD testing as soon as possible in one of our partner labs in your neighborhood.

If you notice dry, itchy skin on the penile shaft or chafing on the penis, it could mean you are infected with an STD that causes dry skin.