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I normally clean my belly button with a q tip and alcohol and peroxide and then rinse it with a mild soap and water so the alcohol doesnt dry the skin usually, everything is fine but today it burned/stung bad. what could be the cause of this?
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Alcohol and peroxide have likely abraded your skin. Cleaning with soap and water is sufficient. Do not use chemicals to clean your belly button. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 12/10/2022
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