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Can you get a yeast infection in the belly button? describe it.

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Dr. Gregory Hines
Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Yes: Any moist, warm place can get a topical yeast infection, such as the navel, between the legs, between the toes, or between folds of skin. It typically has a red base, with what may look like white discharge, and may smell like bread or beer.
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A 42-year-old member asked:

How can you treat a yeast infection in the belly button?

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Dr. Edward Jacobs
Dr. Edward Jacobsanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
?diagnosis: Make sure you know it's a yeast infection ! if your doctor has cultured it then she/he will treat it with the appropriate medication, local anti-fungal cream.
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