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I have a herniate belly button. underneath to the left was a very small blister. i lanced it and it won't stop weeping clear fluid. it's been 4 days so far. i am keeping it clean, treating with neosporin, and covered with sterile gauze and bandage.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

BELLY-BUTTON BLISTER: Use Warm water compresses, on and off every 3 hours and after that a small pea sized bit of zinc oxide paste. Over the counter and cheap. See your doctor if it is not dried up in a few days

Answered 11/17/2016

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