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A member asked:

After a week of getting your belly button peirced does the itch mean its healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

It may be: As long as there is no evidence of infection and piercing site looks clean

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/28/2014

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I just got my belly pierced about a week ago & it itches I just want to know what can I do to make it stop itching ?

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