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A small pea sized sore lump has appeared an inch lower and little to the right of my belly button, also surround by an inch round red patch?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Low grade infection: Sounds like you might have a skin infection you can try putting warm compresses on it for twenty minutes, four time aday .Then apply an antibiotic ointment. If no relief in a day or two, see a doctor.

Answered 1/7/2015

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