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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
belly button
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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belly button
by Hayley, Dec 06, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Dr.,
For the last week my belly button has been dark pink, irritated and itching. I have terribly dry skin problems on my upper body (arms mostly) during the winter months and have had numerous benign "moles" removed surgically. I did have a laparoscopy procedure about 7 years ago in which the incision at my belly button became infected but it went away quickly. I do not have any piercings around that area and am wondering what is going on? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
For the last week my belly button has been dark pink, irritated and itching. I have terribly dry skin problems on my upper body (arms mostly) during the winter months and have had numerous benign "moles" removed surgically. I did have a laparoscopy procedure about 7 years ago in which the incision at my belly button became infected but it went away quickly. I do not have any piercings around that area and am wondering what is going on? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 06, 2000 12:00AM
, Dec 06, 2000 12:00AM
Hayley:
The 2 most likely aues are a yeast infection or eczema. Try this: at the pharmacy, pick up 1% hydrocortisone and 1% clotrimazole (both OTC). Apply each twice a day in the order described. Of it's not gone in 10 days, se a doctor.
Yeast infections are not contagious, by the way.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
The 2 most likely aues are a yeast infection or eczema. Try this: at the pharmacy, pick up 1% hydrocortisone and 1% clotrimazole (both OTC). Apply each twice a day in the order described. Of it's not gone in 10 days, se a doctor.
Yeast infections are not contagious, by the way.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
