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What Causes Painful Bump Under The Skin After Piercing Belly Button?
Hi, I got my belly button pierced about 5 weeks ago and when I squeeze around the piercing it feels like there is a hard ball/lump under my skin. It s also oozing and slightly painful but I ve been doing sea salt soaks. any idea what that bump could be
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful bump under the skin after piercing belly button which seems to be due to localized infection and could be due to improper cleanliness of jewellary.
Need not to worry. Maintain cleanliness of the area. You should apply combination of hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid and apply it at night time. Drink plenty of water. Apply aloe vera gel. If condition doesn't get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline, steroid ointment.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Painful Bump Under The Skin After Piercing Belly Button?
Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful bump under the skin after piercing belly button which seems to be due to localized infection and could be due to improper cleanliness of jewellary. Need not to worry. Maintain cleanliness of the area. You should apply combination of hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid and apply it at night time. Drink plenty of water. Apply aloe vera gel. If condition doesn t get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline, steroid ointment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari