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How's it best to treat a sore, red "inny" belly button. often damp with sweat as having to wear layers due to the cold.

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Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Rubbing alcohol: Clean with rubbing alcohol and keep it dry withcorn starch powder. Topical steroids may be needed, in which case please have it seen by a doctor.

Dr Akinjagunla and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

How's it best to treat a sore, red "inny" belly button. often damp with sweat as having to wear layers due to the cold.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Dr Akinjagunla and another doctor agreed

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