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My stomach is itching inside right under my belly button. i've tried benydryl, lotions - nothing is helping. what could this be??

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Inside navel????: Any blood or pus? Omphalitis? Seborrheic dermatitis? Try a little miconazole [clotrimazole, ketoconazole] and a little hydrocortisone cream together twice a day. A Q-tip will help get it in deep.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. William Kimlinger answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nickel allergy: Here's a possible cause- the metal rivet that connects the button fastener to your jeans. There are a nickel alloy and can cause itching and rash where it touches the skin under the belly button! If this seems likely, do two things: Use hydrocortisone 1% cream until rash is gone. Put clear fingernail polish over the rivet to keep it from contacting the skin. I've seen this often in my practice.

Answered 1/31/2017

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