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A member asked:
My belly button smells like cheese?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Wash better: Usually an indicator of inadequate hygiene--use soap & water--cotton tip if cannot get rag & finger in to clean deeply. Be gentle, sometimes base will bleed a little w/friction.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Better hygiene: If the smell disturbs you, the only real recommendation would be as with a bad smell from anywhere else on the skin; better hygiene.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Did u eat burger or: Pizza last night b4 u went to bed?(just kidding!) not sure but could just be accumulation of scaly debris, greasy materials etc. Or perhaps a sign of diabetes. Get checked up by your md. Try cleaning the area with cotton buds soaked with peroxide. While u are taking a shower, u can clean the area with soap and water. Go see your dr as needed.Take care!
Answered 8/28/2016
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