i know its eww but,lately my belly button has started to get abit smelly,i shower every day,but im being consious of it,i dont like bf touching it,and alse im abit chubby,could that be y?do i need to go see adoctor incase its an infection?so stupid or horrible comments,thanx
2007-11-22 09:51:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
its not red or itchy
2007-11-22 09:55:45 · update #1
no discharge
2007-11-22 09:56:47 · update #2
what cream cud i put on it?
2007-11-22 09:59:08 · update #3
I suspect it is either a staphylococcal or a fungal infection. It is not possible to tell the difference without sending a swab to the lab. If you don't wish to get your GP to do this, try washing out gently 3 times a day. Then dry scrupulously and again gently, a tissue is the best. Finally apply a little Canestan cream. ( Anti-fungal creams do kill bacteria, but anti-bacterial creams don't kill fungus).
2007-11-22 10:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clean it daily with a cotton bud. As long as it is not red or discharging then it's fine. Probably just sweat and grime. Just clean it daily.
I would NEVER put talcum powder on it as that will clog it up and may cause soreness.
2007-11-22 18:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like you have an infection.
I would suggest cleaning out throughly (cotton buds may help) and try some anti-septic. And bathe a few times over the next couple of days.
If you see no improvement then visit your doctor.
2007-11-22 17:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by bagpuss 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to the doc sounds like an infection he will give you some pills to clear it up dont be embarrassed loads of people get it its not a dirty thing good luck
2007-11-22 18:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by txx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is smelly or has any discharge then yes, get it seen by a doctor.
Probably is an infection, but nothing to worry about.
Sorted in no time!
2007-11-22 17:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Telf 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
couple of drops of tea tree essential oil (from health shop or supermarket) on a cotton bud after shower. it's antiseptic and antifungal.
2007-11-22 18:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by ♫●♥♪♦ Water Lizard ♫●♥♪♦ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its itchy and red then yes see the doctor, if not then just get some cotton buds and tcp or some kind of antiseptic cream and clean inside your belly button x
2007-11-22 17:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by sweetie 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Get some athletes foot powder and when you have showered make sure it is dry and then sprinkle some in. It will soon be fine.
2007-11-22 17:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to get alcohol wipes like the ones people or nurses use for injections and every night before you go to bed rinse your bellly button out.. they trap smells and sweat but you can get rid of it by doing this for a while... good luck
2007-11-22 17:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by tasha200 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The last time i saw my belly button was in the 70's,just keep yours clean and stop poking it lol!!
2007-11-22 17:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by babscabs 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋