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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
navel pain § discharge
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.
navel pain § discharge
by lynktus, Feb 15, 2001 12:00AM
Hello, I have had for the past two days a slight pain in my navel when I sit up from a reclined position, and yesterday I realized that there was a pinkish discharge from my navel. It seems to be blood and some clear discharge together, and it smells horrible. If it was just the discharge, I wouldn't be as worried, but the blood kind of worries me.
I have been cleaning it with Q-tips, and yesterday I bought some 1% hydrocortizone creme and applied it.
Is there any more I can do? Should the blood concern me?
-concerned innie
I have been cleaning it with Q-tips, and yesterday I bought some 1% hydrocortizone creme and applied it.
Is there any more I can do? Should the blood concern me?
-concerned innie
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 15, 2001 12:00AM
, Feb 15, 2001 12:00AM
Sounds as though your innie has become a haven for yeasts. The blood just means there's been some irritation--don't worry.
I suggest you see a doctor. Meanwhile, compress the navel with warm tap water for 10-15 minutes a day, dry under a heat lamp if you have one, and apply clotrimazole 1% (over-the-counter.)
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I suggest you see a doctor. Meanwhile, compress the navel with warm tap water for 10-15 minutes a day, dry under a heat lamp if you have one, and apply clotrimazole 1% (over-the-counter.)
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by francesca01, Aug 08, 2007 02:01PM
i have had my belly button ring for three days... i took it out because on the piercer didn't pierce it correctly and because the ring was too tight. i used sea salt and anitbacterial soap, and peroxide to help my hole close. there a slight problem. a small part of my hole is dark green but only white pus is ozzing out. i can see my white meat of my navel. is there an infection?
