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can allergies cause discharge?

I've had itching, burning and a yellowish-green discharge for about a year now.  Last year, my Dr. prescribed Diflucan, and recommended Monistat 3.  A few days after I took all of this, it was back.  This year, he tested me again and told me it was not a yeast infection.  I went to my general dr. and she said it could be somthing dermatological.  My question is:  can a dermatological issue cause heavier and odd-colored discharge?  I've already changed my laundry soap and some other things (for about a week now), and so far nothing has changed.  Thank you for your time.
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They actually did a culture for yeast and trich, and that came back negative.  Those are usually pretty accurate, right?  I guess I will just try all the changes they suggested and see if it helps.  From what I understand, it can take a while for those changes (new laundry soap, cleansing method, etc..) to have any sort of effect.  Thanks!
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Hello,
Itching,burning and yellowish green discharge can be due to trichomoniasis.It does not seem like dermatological. The characteristic symptom of trichomoniasis infection is a heavy, frothy, yellow-green, fishy-smelling discharge from the vagina. The infection can also cause discomfort during sex, vaginal itching, pain when passing urine and occasionally stomach pains.

It is diagnosed by pelvic examination, swabs of the discharge and their culture sensitivity. Treatment is by metronidazole (oral and pessaries).

I sincerely suggest you to discuss this possibility with a gynecologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.
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