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My left nipple has been itching uncontrollably for 2 days. now its trying to get sore. what could it be? what should i do?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Was it : Irritated by a toght clothing. Or a sexual activity??? If not swollen hot and. no fever you could put some bacitracin on it and a warm compress. If it gets worse go to your doctor!!

Answered 7/1/2014

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