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What Causes Canker Sores Inside The Belly Button?
Hello, my husband recently discovered that he has a small sore inside his belly button. Its white and red and sort of looks like a canker sore but puffier. He says it doesn't hurt or itch so we've just been putting peroxide on it and packing his belly button with cotton to keep it clean but its still oozing a small amount of brownish liquid and blood. Is this just some sort of infected scratch or should he go to the doctor? My husband is 25 and has had no medical problems before. Thank you for your time.
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your query at HCM.
I would suggest that you must get it examined by a dermatologist. You might require tests like culture sensitivity if infective. Keep it dry and clean. Do not apply self medications.
Hope I answered your query.
Dr Sheetal Verma
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I would suggest that you must get it examined by a dermatologist. You might require tests like culture sensitivity if infective. Keep it dry and clean. Do not apply self medications.
Hope I answered your query.
Dr Sheetal Verma
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