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Got my belly button pierced 2 weeks ago. been cleaning it w/ antibacterial soap, neopsporin, and tab salt. but slowly it's eating away at my skin.?
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Remove it: Possible allergic reaction.Remove it as soon as possible.
Answered 11/26/2013
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