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The top hole only of my belly button is purple and gets some crusting around it, i've had it for a few months and i clean it every night with antibacterial soap and a q-tip, is it infected??

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Dr. Peter Neumann answered

Infection or boil: Sounds like it. Keep it clean daily and apply bacitracin. Do not wear your belly ring until fully healed. Then only wear one with gold or high grade silver.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 5/4/2016

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A member asked:

The top hole only of my belly button is purple and gets some crusting around it, i've had it for a few months and i clean it every night with antibacterial soap and a q-tip, is it infected??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Neumann answered

Dr Feola agreed

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