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Could Extremely Sore And Itchy Nipples Be Due To STI?

Hello, I have extremely sore and itchy nipples. I have been using anti fungal cream for a month and it's not helping and I also had an ultra sound on my breasts 2 weeks ago and it came back clear. My ex used to cheat on me alot so could it be a symptom of an STI ? Any ideas what it could be? Thanks
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Sore and itchy nipples are not the signs and symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infection. I would be due to some other infections preferably of fungal origin.

The fungal infection will be more common in this area because the the fungus can survive and grow in the wet and moist area. As you are having the symptoms of itching and soreness it sounds like a fungal infection.

I would suggest you to follow
1.Keep that area dry and clean
2.Topical Antifungal cream
3.Oral Antihistamines
4.Oral Antifungal drugs once in a week for 8-10 weeks.
Thank you.
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Could Extremely Sore And Itchy Nipples Be Due To STI?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Sore and itchy nipples are not the signs and symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infection. I would be due to some other infections preferably of fungal origin. The fungal infection will be more common in this area because the the fungus can survive and grow in the wet and moist area. As you are having the symptoms of itching and soreness it sounds like a fungal infection. I would suggest you to follow 1.Keep that area dry and clean 2.Topical Antifungal cream 3.Oral Antihistamines 4.Oral Antifungal drugs once in a week for 8-10 weeks. Thank you.