I think I may have a yeast infection in my belly button. Is this possible?? How do I get rid of it?? Will a simple OTC medication work?
2006-08-30 05:38:37 · 11 answers · asked by couriousk 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This started about 4 days ago. I began cleaing in twice a day and I have applied cortizone cream to it twice a day, but it bugging the heck out of me. Never had this problem before, so this is weird to me
2006-08-30 05:48:22 · update #1
No odor at all, just itches like crazy. I am a clean person, I am not really fat either, atleast no folds in my stomach area.
2006-08-30 05:50:25 · update #2
use the cream for vaginal yeast infections in your belly button... this cream can kill yeast infections in other parts of your body too... you can get yeast infections in your belly button, under your nails, etc.
also after you shower make sure you really dry out your belly button and use rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab to clean it out a couple of times a week.
there is a OTC medication for yeast infections, it's called AZO or something like that, it's an herbal remedy to help prevent infections and help clear up infections you already have.
having a yeast infection does not mean you're dirty. :)
2006-08-30 06:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by Patti B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not possible to get a yeast infection in your belly button unless you have a giant gaping hole there with a lot of unprotected skin. A yeast infection is an overload of certain naturally occuring bacterias in your body that can happen pretty much anywhere you have an orifice including your mouth and eyes... yup pretty gross. If you have or have had a piercing there it's very likely you have an infection and I would go to a reputable piercing store or your doctor to get it checked out. Now, sometimes, things do get "caught" in your belly button and can create a not so nice smell and may look a little "yeasty" but if it continues to itch for more than a week, you should try getting it checked out. Also, if there is a rash I would go to the doctor. Some OTC meds would be as simple as some benadryl or any anti-itch medication... don't start slathering it with fruity smelling lotions though... If you really think it's a "yeast" problem, go to the store and get some monistat, but just use the anti-itch cream it comes with for relief. Also, pick up some acidopholus pills... it's a vitamin with the countering bacteria for yeast infections. I take it whenever I start an antibiotic since I'm highly prone to infections. Good luck!
2006-08-30 05:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by superrix83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm I dont know if it is paticurarly YEAST but I have seen this before. I would not put anything on it. This probably happened because you did not wash for a couple days. Let me guess....it also has an aweful odor, right? Do you have skin folds in that area? Moisture could have gotton trapped in there and then bacteria began to form. Keep the area clean and dry and it should go away.
2006-08-30 05:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by J. P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is proly broke out bc i have been searching the net and there isnt anything saying that u can get a yeast infection in ur belly button it is more of an internal infection and occurs more in the vaginial area just put some anti-biotic oitment on ur belly button and keep it clean ok good luck
2006-08-30 05:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get psoriasis around my belly button and it can be aggravated by too much yeast in the body. You need to be careful using cortisone cream as it makes the skin thinner and you can bleed if you scratch too hard. Search for some images on psoriasis to see if they match what you have in your belly button. Then you can check out remedies from there. Good luck.
2006-08-30 06:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by superrrmodel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to get a yeast infection in your belly button. go to the Gyno and get cream. the best way to prevent it is to keep it dry and clean.
2006-08-30 06:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by 2strongfor2long 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be yeast or some kind of fungal infection. try putting regular yogurt over the top of it. (just a little bit) If it's yeast the yogurt should kill it. If not talk to your dermatologist, you might need an anti-fungal cream.
2006-08-30 05:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by stephygyrl22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a yeast infection. You just need to wash it with a mild soap, dry it well, and put some neosporin in it.
2006-08-30 05:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by guccigirl01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a q-tip and a little mild soap and water to gently clean the area. It may just need a good cleaning.
2006-08-30 05:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by Myra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is infection you must seek medical attention any kind of fluid coming from the naval area is serious
2006-08-30 05:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋