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Used peroxide and q tips to clean now my belly button hurts and is turning red in the center. any ideas why?
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Irritation: The belly button is an easily irritated area because it consists mostly of skin-on-skin contact. Avoid using the peroxide and the irritation should subside. If it does not, you may have a superficial fungal infection. See your physician about a topical antifungal cream.
Answered 2/16/2015
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