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A member asked:

My belly button ring keeps getting stuck to my skin! how can i prevent this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Rick Koch answered

Remove it: Or apply a lubricant to it so it doesn't catch.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/23/2017

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