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Smelly Discharge From Belly Button. No Improvement With Treatment. What Should Be Done?
My 21-year-old son has smelly discharge from his belly button. He has had it for 8 months and has been treat four times. His treatments have included oral antibiotics, cream antibiotics, and a powder to keep it dry. Nothing seems to be helping. Could this be something worse than a fungus or infection? What kind of doctor should he see? The doctor he has seen before if a general practice doctor. Thank you.
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be fungal infection /fistula or sinus formation etc.You should maintain keep the area clean and dry.Apply antibiotic like fusidic acid daily.
Please visit a qualified dermatologist /surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
dermatology
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be fungal infection /fistula or sinus formation etc.You should maintain keep the area clean and dry.Apply antibiotic like fusidic acid daily.
Please visit a qualified dermatologist /surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
dermatology
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