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What Causes Redness Around Belly Button Piercing?
Question: I was wondering if my belly button piercing is infected. I attatched a picture.
Brief Answer:
it is infected
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I can see there is bit redness around the piercing.
There is s possibility of infection.
Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
It will give you good result.
If there ud puss formation oral antibiotics might be required.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
it is infected
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I can see there is bit redness around the piercing.
There is s possibility of infection.
Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
It will give you good result.
If there ud puss formation oral antibiotics might be required.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would tea tree oil help?
Brief Answer:
it may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties.
It may help you but it's Better to go for an established antibiotic cream like mupirocine.
Thank you
it may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties.
It may help you but it's Better to go for an established antibiotic cream like mupirocine.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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