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How Can A Rash Around The Navel Be Treated?

I have a rash around my belly button, it appears as red dots on the root of the hairs around their but the rash spreads and goes all the way into my belly button. Can I treat this at home ??
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sounds like some allergy or an infection.
Do you have a similar rash anywhere else?
Does this rash itch?
Has this happened before?
If it’s an allergy: then you need to take an oral anti-allergic medicine along with a topical steroid cream as application.
If it’s an infection, mostly fungal: then you need oral and topical anti-fungal creams.

I suggest you visit the dermatologist for a thorough review and further guidance.
Hope that helps!
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How Can A Rash Around The Navel Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sounds like some allergy or an infection. Do you have a similar rash anywhere else? Does this rash itch? Has this happened before? If it’s an allergy: then you need to take an oral anti-allergic medicine along with a topical steroid cream as application. If it’s an infection, mostly fungal: then you need oral and topical anti-fungal creams. I suggest you visit the dermatologist for a thorough review and further guidance. Hope that helps!