19M, 170 cm, 56 kg, no chronic illnesses (not sure if that’s relevant), no major family history of illness. Had his tonsils removed as a kid, no other surgeries. Vaccinations are up to date according to European standards (+ typhoid, hepatitis A and B, cholera, encephalitis, meningitis, tuberculosis, HPV).

My boyfriend started having a swollen, hot, and painful nipple about 4 months ago. The pain and heat went away after about a week, but the swelling remained. At first, we thought it might be a hematoma or some superficial damage from sex  (he loves nipple play), but the swelling just wouldn’t go away. Sometimes it gets worse, sometimes it’s less noticeable. He doesn’t have any pain anymore, but the nipple is more sensitive than the other one..

I feel like it’s been going on long enough that it should probably be checked out by someone. Would a dermatologist be the right doctor to see? What could it possibly be? Is there anything we could try at home?

We tried an antibiotic ointment when it was painful and hot, then Bepanthen, and now we’re not putting anything on it. Nothing really made any difference.

It’s hard to tell from the photo how big the swelling actually is, but it’s honestly pretty significant — almost like the nipple of a breastfeeding woman, without exaggerating. It’s very noticeable through his shirt.

He hasn’t gained or lost any weight, so I don’t think it’s gynecomastia, and I also don’t think trauma is very likely since I don’t suck on his nipple very hard during sex.

We’ve both been tested for STIs and neither of us has any other sexual partners.

is this doc-worthyIs this doc-worthy? Which doctor? My BFs swollen nipple.