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My belly button surrounding is itchy and upper part of my belly button is red and extra itchy, why? what should i do?

Q: my belly button surrounding is itchy and upper part of my belly button is red and extra itchy, why? what should i do?

: Apply ice pack will relieve the itching. You should avoid scratching the site.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Apply ice pack will relieve the itching. You should avoid scratching the site.

Answered 9/5/2022

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My belly button surrounding is itchy and upper part of my belly button is red and extra itchy, why? what should i do?

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