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I got my belly button pierced like 1 or 2 weeks ago & i have a clear white discharge coming out, then it turns like rusty. is it an infection or?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Could be infection: You really should not have any discharge at this point. Sound form your description that it may be a localized infection with some inflammation. have the area looked at to assure you do not need to take antibiotics by mouth,. For now, keep it clean and treat it topically with antibiotic creams. Best wishes.
Answered 3/25/2015
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Yes.Likely: a bacterial infection or fungal infection.This will require treatment and likely removal of foreign object.C ur doc.
Answered 3/22/2020
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