Question 1

how's it best to treat a sore, red "inny" belly button.  often damp with sweat as having to wear layers due to the cold.

Accepted Answer

Rubbing alcohol: Clean with rubbing alcohol and keep it dry withcorn starch powder. Topical steroids may be needed, in which case please have it seen by a doctor.

Question 2

i have an outy-inny belly button & i got it pierced in jan now i have this small weird lump on my belly button under skin its hard & hurts pic in file?

Accepted Answer

You either...: ....Have an infection or you are forming a keloid (a scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound).  In either case, remove the piercing.  If the lump remains painful or fails to go away, see your doctor.

Question 3

can a pregnant woman have a inny belly button the entire pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes : That is perfectly normal.

Question 4

whatt could i do to turn my outtie belly button into an inny?

Accepted Answer

Pick up the phone...: ...And arrange an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon.  This is your safest and most reliable option. Then please determine whether the expense and recovery is worth it.

Question 5

i am an inny.  i noticed earlier today that my inner belly button is a very very bright red... this is not normal at all and i'm very concerned... ?

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Belly butt very red: 21 F notes: I am an inny. I noticed earlier today that my inner belly button is a very very bright red... This is not normal at all and I'm very concerned... ? ANS: send picture. Suspect you have accumulated a lot of belly button lint and it is infected. Washing is always good.  Send picture next time. If not better see your Dr.

Question 6

26y.o. belly button seems to be changing. not sure if this is normal or something is wrong. seems to be changing from "inny" to "outtie" belly button?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: You have developed an umbilical hernia.  Sometimes this can be caused by ascites, an abnormal fluid collection in the abdomen.  Best to show it to a surgeon, so you can get recommendation on how to treat this.  Most of the time, it is just a cosmetic problem.

Question 7

can it be possible for you to make your belly button an inny insetad of outty?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You can contact a cosmetic surgeon and see if you are a suitable candidate for this type of revision. If you have a normal pattern of healing it is likely this can be easily accomplished in the right hands.

Question 8

baby two weeks old. is there anything that can be done to ensure an innie belly button? researching topic online has given conflicting information.

Accepted Answer

Nothing to do now: There is nothing to be done to ensure an outie becomes an innie. Outies can just happen or may run in the family. Outies usually become innies on their own, but the pediatrician will check at each of the many check-up visits to see if there is anything to worry about. If there is still an outie by age 2 years, the pediatric surgeon or plastic surgeon can "ensure an innie belly button".

Question 9

should i be concerned if my belly button is half in, half out. thepool or beach if someone had a belly button different than the normal only-in inny?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Belly buttons are in-ies . outies and mixes of both. Don't worry

Question 10

innie belly button has yellow discharge,  very slight bleeding(after messing with it), and small red lump. slight pain when bending. no insurance.

Accepted Answer

Public clinic: You are describing an infected cyst or gland that needs treatment.  Public clinics will treat you despite the lack of insurance.  Go and have this problem taken care of.

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How's it best to treat a sore, red "inny" belly button. often damp with sweat as having to wear layers due to the cold.

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I have an outy-inny belly button & i got it pierced in jan now i have this small weird lump on my belly button under skin its hard & hurts pic in file?

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Can a pregnant woman have a inny belly button the entire pregnancy?

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Whatt could i do to turn my outtie belly button into an inny?

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I am an inny. i noticed earlier today that my inner belly button is a very very bright red... this is not normal at all and i'm very concerned... ?

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26y.o. belly button seems to be changing. not sure if this is normal or something is wrong. seems to be changing from "inny" to "outtie" belly button?

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Can it be possible for you to make your belly button an inny insetad of outty?

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Baby two weeks old. is there anything that can be done to ensure an innie belly button? researching topic online has given conflicting information.

A member asked:

Should i be concerned if my belly button is half in, half out. thepool or beach if someone had a belly button different than the normal only-in inny?

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Innie belly button has yellow discharge, very slight bleeding(after messing with it), and small red lump. slight pain when bending. no insurance.

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