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I am suffering from itching in the bellybutton area.
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Often do to a fungus: Often do to Candida, a yeast. Usually will respond quickly to a combination cream (anti-fungal plus a cortisone type medication), for example, Lotrisone cream applied sparingly twice daily. First, clean the skin with soap and water; blot dry with tissue, then apply the cream. Rarely is the infection due to bacteria such as staph aureus which would require an antibiotic.
Answered 10/13/2019
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