A 43-year-old member asked:

what could cause an infection of the belly button?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Internal Medicine 27 years experience

Retained stuff.: An innie can retain lint and dirt and water. The combination can cause breakdown of the skin in the canal and superficial infection.

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