A member asked:

Hi, i have a sore painful spot in my bellybutton that constantly bleeds and weeps. i am clean and have been applying timodine creme but to no avail?

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Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Needs to be seen: by your family doctor. Wounds/Sores around belly button that do not heal may be evidence of a underlying skin infection/condition - that may need to be cultured or biopsied -and may need to be treated with appropriate oral medicines.

Dr Haasz agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Belly button: You may have an underlying urachal duct cyst. You may need to consult a surgeon

Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, i have a sore painful spot in my bellybutton that constantly bleeds and weeps. i am clean and have been applying timodine creme but to no avail?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Dr Haasz agreed

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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