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A member asked:

Can you use mupirocin ointment in your belly button if you have a puss like discharge and odor ?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Yes: Yes but it is important to know why you have that infection. Was this a result of piercing or trauma?

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/29/2019

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Belly button has odor, fluid an crust forms around it, no pain or redness dr gave mupirocin. How to apply? Does it go inside belly button?

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My belly button is bleeding and i just put mupirocin ointment on it I have had this happen several times since my gallbladder surgery in 2002 ?

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I either have a belly button infection or cyst not sure but I've been using mupirocin todays day 2 of using it not much improvement so far. How long do I use it? If doesn't work should I take oral antibiotic? No pain or red, some drainage still

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My belly button is very red and really sore, and looks like puss inside as well as an odor. what is this? what causes this?

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My belly button has a bad odor and creamy puss often. I shower daily, even drying and cleaning it. Any suggestions? Is it a sign of something serious?

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