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A 33-year-old male asked:

Belly button pus discharge, bled when cleaned with qtip. sore light red bump inside. seeing dr in morning. what could this be? how do i care for it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

Family Medicine 34 years experience

Fungal infection: Try triple antibiotic cream. Also keep area as clean and dry as possible.

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