2006-06-15 03:29:28 · 6 answers · asked by Peaches M 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Yes- moreso if you have an "innie" type belly button. Symptoms include itchiness, redness, and oozing a clear liquid. Try gently cleansing the area as best you can and applying a cotton ball to "wick out" moisture. Then apply 1% hydrocortisone lotion. Try this twice a day for a week. If you can, shine a heat lamp on the navel for a few minutes after one of the washes. If that fails, see the dermatologist.
2006-06-15 03:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Belly Button Fungus
2016-10-02 11:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to agree with the person who said probably you can get a fungal infection pretty much anywhere on your body. The only prerequisites are: a "moist-chamber" like situation, which is possible in enclosed body spaces (skin folds, inter-digital areas etc.) and a warm temperature. If you wanna keep fungus away, keep it dry and exposed.
Another thing, fungus infection is a lot easier when one already has an underlying disease (debilitated condition) or immunodeficiency due to some reason (HIV/AIDS could be one).
2006-06-16 00:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mycophillic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is possible that you can get a fungal infection in your belly button, especially if you have an innie and you've been sweating a lot, creating a warm, moist environment. It will usually respond to the same medicine you use for athelete's foot.
2006-06-15 03:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpage for more details on Ringworm. Three factors are necessary for the growth of fungi ie, darkness, heat and moisture. Please continue to apply antifungal creams even after the fungus infection is cured. Otherwise, it will reappear.
2006-06-15 03:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. You can get a fungal infection pretty much anywhere on your body.
2006-06-15 03:37:36 · answer #6 · answered by HoneyBee24-7-365 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peaches ! I mean really darling...
you are quite delightful......
2006-06-15 03:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by rottentothecore 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-06-15 03:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋