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What does a small ball under belly button mean? just noticed it a day ago. the little ball doesn't move. doesn't hurt. seems to be under skin .

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Papule under navel: Could be cyst, or ganglion( nerve cyst), or little pimple-, folliculitis, Could try OTC(over the counter) bacitraicin/zinc oxide and see if helps ( do not squeeze). f/u w/doc

Answered 1/20/2016

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