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What Causes Bumps Neat Belly Button Pierced Area?
I got my belly button pierced about a week and a half ago. I clean the piercing 3 times a day and I have used a salt and water soak on it twice now. Right after my shower I developed a group of small pink bumps near the top part of the piercing. A few developed on the bottom but it's mostly on the top. What is the cause of this and what can/should I do about it?
Thu, 1 Aug 2019
Hello,
This could be either due to infection or allergic dermatitis. I suggest you use a soothing lotion e.g. calamine lotion on that area. In case the bumps start oozing or get itchy you might need to take an oral antibiotic or may need to remove the piercing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
This could be either due to infection or allergic dermatitis. I suggest you use a soothing lotion e.g. calamine lotion on that area. In case the bumps start oozing or get itchy you might need to take an oral antibiotic or may need to remove the piercing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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