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How To Treat Pus Filled Oozing Lump Inside Belly Button?
i have a wierd lump inside my belly button, that is really sore to the touch, has almost pus looking liquid coming out and it smells, just recently it bleeding. i am going to the doctor today for it, but what can i do to take care of it at home. i have put hydrogen peroxide on it with a double anti-biotic cream.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
After reading your query it appears that you have developed secondary infection of the belly button area.
If I were your treating dermatologist then would have preferred to gie oral antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxyl by mouth.
A cream containing fucidic acid or mupirocin helps the condition more better.
Do not try to scratch the area as it can cause further aggravation.
All the best.
After reading your query it appears that you have developed secondary infection of the belly button area.
If I were your treating dermatologist then would have preferred to gie oral antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxyl by mouth.
A cream containing fucidic acid or mupirocin helps the condition more better.
Do not try to scratch the area as it can cause further aggravation.
All the best.
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