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What is the best way to treat an infected belly button piercing?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your doctor: See your doctor to confirm if it is infected and what medicine you might need for care. This type of infection can potentially be very dangerous due to its location.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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