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What Is The Treatment For Pus Leakage From Spots On Belly Button?

My belly button I think is infected. One of the sections is red and swollen and has pus and blood coming out, in two different spots. Then about a day after it started pusing three hard whitish yellow substances came out, they had an odor to them. I ve put peroxide on it. I ve washed it. Put Neosporin and lotion on it.
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Hi , 

Thanks for the query. 

I completely understand your concern and I hope I am able to help you for the same. 
Looks like you have developed cellulitis over the umbilical region. 
We can try conservative treatment first but if the condition continues to worsen , then you might need to consult a physician. 
Avoid touching it too much. 
Avoid using any kind of cold dreams or oils, as it might increase the lesion .
You can start using any topical antibiotic/antiseptic cream(like mupirocin cream) over the lesion for 2-3 days .
Take some pain killers along for relieving the associated pain and discomfort. 
Oral antibiotics are required if the cellulitis increases, which a dermatologist can examine and suggest .

Take care, 

Wishing you speedy recovery, 

Dr Geetika Paul 

MD ( Dermatology)
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What Is The Treatment For Pus Leakage From Spots On Belly Button?

Hi ,  Thanks for the query.  I completely understand your concern and I hope I am able to help you for the same.  Looks like you have developed cellulitis over the umbilical region.  We can try conservative treatment first but if the condition continues to worsen , then you might need to consult a physician.  Avoid touching it too much.  Avoid using any kind of cold dreams or oils, as it might increase the lesion . You can start using any topical antibiotic/antiseptic cream(like mupirocin cream) over the lesion for 2-3 days . Take some pain killers along for relieving the associated pain and discomfort.  Oral antibiotics are required if the cellulitis increases, which a dermatologist can examine and suggest . Take care,  Wishing you speedy recovery,  Dr Geetika Paul  MD ( Dermatology)