'Rain rot disease’: the latest sexually transmitted infection among homosexual men
The new skin disease outbreak among homosexuals is eerily similar to the spread of monkeypox in 2022.
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"eerily similar"
Does this mean that infants, dogs, and other non-gay people will start getting this infection too?
Aaaaaannnnd that's enough internet for me for today.
YIKES! That's more than I want to know...
Mankind was warned:
Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and
receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
YES!
Right there with you, but the Minnesota cluster stuff caught my eye.
Risky dick… I meant click sorry.
The condition referred to as "rain rot disease" is likely a mischaracterization of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), an emerging sexually transmitted fungal infection causing severe, inflammatory ringworm. While the search context does not use the term "rain rot," it identifies TMVII as a sexually transmitted fungus that predominantly affects men who have sex with men (MSM) and has caused significant outbreaks in the U.S., including a major cluster in Minnesota.
Key facts about this infection include:
Pathogen: TMVII is a strain of ringworm-causing fungus, not a bacterial or viral "rot." Transmission: It spreads primarily through direct skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, though it can also spread via shared items like towels or bedding. Symptoms: Infections manifest as painful, coin-sized, itchy rashes on the genitals, buttocks, trunk, legs, and face, which can lead to scarring and secondary infections if untreated. Treatment: It is treated with oral antifungal medications (such as terbinafine), but recovery can take several weeks to three months. Outbreak Status: The first U.S. case was reported in New York in 2024, with the largest known U.S. outbreak occurring in Minnesota starting in July 2025, involving over 30 confirmed or suspected cases. Health officials emphasize that while the overall public risk is low, MSM, individuals using anonymous dating apps, and those with a history of STIs are at higher risk. Early detection and treatment are critical to prevent complications and further spread.
AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts.
This disease presents as exudative dermatitis characterized by the formation of crusty scabs, pustules, and scaling lesions. Infections often appear as pitted keratolysis, folliculitis, or lesions resembling ringworm (erythematous, scaly, oval patches). Ringworm is caused by a fungus whereas rain rot is bacterial.
Dermatophilosis, also known as rain rot or lumpy wool disease, is a contagious bacterial skin infection caused by the Gram-positive actinomycete Dermatophilus congolensis. It primarily affects domestic livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, and horses, as well as wild cervids and occasionally humans.
The disease is characterized by exudative dermatitis that results in raised, matted hair tufts resembling paintbrushes, thick crusts, and alopecia (hair loss). Key clinical features include:
Lesion Location: Typically appears on the back, neck, face, and legs, areas prone to moisture and abrasion.
Diagnosis: Confirmed via microscopic demonstration of a "railroad track" appearance of bacterial septate forms in Giemsa-stained smears.
Transmission: Spread through direct contact with infected animals, contaminated fomites, or arthropod vectors like flies and ticks.
Predisposing factors include prolonged wet weather, high humidity, skin trauma, and compromised immune systems. While often self-limiting in healthy animals, it causes significant economic losses through reduced productivity and hide damage. Treatment involves systemic antibiotics (e.g., penicillin, oxytetracycline) combined with topical antiseptics (e.g., copper sulfate, iodine) and environmental management to keep animals dry. Recent medical literature (2025–2026) also indicates rare instances of human-to-human sexual transmission among specific populations, expanding the understanding of its zoonotic potential.
Suspected Sexual Transmission of Dermatophilosis among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Barcelona, Spain, 2025–2026
it erupts primarily as itchy, pus-filled spots on faces and genitals.
Wow that sounds like a winner for sure.
Straight and safe from the new LGBTXYZ disease.🤣😂
Head on a swivel.
Distractions are incoming.
Real "Rain Rot" is known in the equine world, but it is bacterial, not fungal.
Hijacking the name of a horse skin condition (decidedly unpleasant) for a creepy sexually transmitted fungal infection is odd and unsettling. Do we need the UK/Korean guy to do PSAs saying "Leave the horses alone".
Seriously, leave the horses out of this.
AI says its a hoax. But AI itself is a hoax. So I don't know what to think.
That said, there are NO pictures of it. Which says to me. Hoax. For now.
https://files.catbox.moe/wyopcj.jpg
Will sexual contact result in lesions on the face and arms, so that we know who is gay?
simonkaggwanjal asks "Why are you gay?" on Instagram (new this week) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZdFXCUOMnu/
Leading to a complete inversion of the word: "gay" = not-gay.