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A 23-year-old female asked:

Hey so my belly button feels like its on fire! i've cleaned it wit prodoxi (sry my spelling is bad). and its been about 8 days now and i've ask my doc and she just tells me it's normal and not to worry about it shld i listen to her? cuz its now have crus

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Dr. Philip Miller
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Family Medicine 49 years experience
Infection: I fthe area is crusting I suggest call your physician for a bacterial culture and additionally use Neosporin ointment on a Q-tip 3-4 times daily.
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