Why does my belly button have puss?!
Question:
Why does my belly button have puss?
My "innie" belly button is itchy, red, and if I squeeze together my tummy fat, then my belly button oozes a little bit of a thin yellow liquid...I am 14 and in good health and totally freaked out about this belly button thing. It has been itchy and red for 3 days and today is the first day that it has oozed anything. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
Answers:
Because you have an "innie",and its now summer,you should do 2 simple things to prevent any infection or irritation in there. #1= keep it dry from body sweat,use a Q-tip to wipe it out,use some medicated powder(Gold Bond ) to keep the area dry,and itch free.. #2 You can also wipe it out 2 times a day,with some hydrogen peroxide,to clear up any infection,stop squeezing that area,you'll only induce more germs,avoid tight clothes.If its not better by next week,or you start to run a fever,or if the redness and swelling gets bigger see your MD,you will need some antibiotics for an infection called cellulitis.. Take care. SW RNP