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Suggest Remedies For Itching And Soreness In The Belly Button After Piercing It

I have my bellybutton pierced and 1 year after i got it done i seen my GP who said it was over granulated, i got a prescriptions for it and its been fine since, recently its been really itchy and sore, i have cleaned it with luke warm water, whats the best option for me.
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern that you are experiencing itching and soreness in the belly button after piercing it. It might have got caught up with mild infection or also could be due to allergic reaction. It is good that you have cleaned it with luke warm water. You can also cleanse it with mild disinfectant like Savlon twice a day. Once it is dry, apply Neomycin with Hydrocortizone cream twice daily. If the itching doesn't subside, then take Tablet. Cetrizine 10mg once a day for 5 days.
Gradually, you should feel better and it should heal.
All the best.
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Suggest Remedies For Itching And Soreness In The Belly Button After Piercing It

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern that you are experiencing itching and soreness in the belly button after piercing it. It might have got caught up with mild infection or also could be due to allergic reaction. It is good that you have cleaned it with luke warm water. You can also cleanse it with mild disinfectant like Savlon twice a day. Once it is dry, apply Neomycin with Hydrocortizone cream twice daily. If the itching doesn t subside, then take Tablet. Cetrizine 10mg once a day for 5 days. Gradually, you should feel better and it should heal. All the best.