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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Belly Button Fungus?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Belly Button Fungus?
by J C, Dec 13, 1999 12:00AM
I've had an oozing from my navel for about 10 months. It's very itchy, red, and oozes a clear liquid. I have tried using Spectazole twice daily for about 6 weeks which seemed to clear up the problem after the 1st 3 days of application. The day following my last day of treatment, all of the the symptoms returned. Over-the-counter Curex also gave the same results.
Is this a stubborn fungus or something else going on? I have not yet seen a dermatologist but plan to soon unless you can suggest a simple solution.
thanks
jc
Is this a stubborn fungus or something else going on? I have not yet seen a dermatologist but plan to soon unless you can suggest a simple solution.
thanks
jc
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 13, 1999 12:00AM
, Dec 13, 1999 12:00AM
J C:
If your bellybutton is an "innie," you have a sac inside which doesn't let air in and drainage out. Try gently cleansing the area as best you can and applying a cotton ball to "wick out" moisture. Then apply 1% hydrocortisone lotion (OTC). Try this twice a day for a week. If you can, shine a heat lamp on the navel for a few minutes after one of the washes.
If that fails, see the dermatologist.
Good luck.
Dr. R
If your bellybutton is an "innie," you have a sac inside which doesn't let air in and drainage out. Try gently cleansing the area as best you can and applying a cotton ball to "wick out" moisture. Then apply 1% hydrocortisone lotion (OTC). Try this twice a day for a week. If you can, shine a heat lamp on the navel for a few minutes after one of the washes.
If that fails, see the dermatologist.
Good luck.
Dr. R
Member Comments (2)
by LF, Dec 14, 1999 12:00AM
The skin at the corners of my mouth has become dry and irritated and then splits. It's been over five weeks. I've tried hydrocortisone cream, bactroban, vaseline and lanolin. I haven't changed anything in my diet or started using any new products on my face or new toothpaste or anything. I'm wondering if it's a food allergy or a dietary deficiency or the sign of another problem?
