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What Causes Black Discoloration In The Navel?
Question: Merry Christmas Dr, I want to ask regarding my naval, is was closing up so I put an ear plugs into it..how long should I keep it there...I'm 3month an 2week post op of a tummy tuck, it been almost 1 month since I started using the ear plug...I'm just scare if I take it out it well close up...
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question.
Can you please upload a photo in our system so I can have a look at it? It should not be closing unless there is some inflammation...why are you worried it will close up? Do you have pain? Any photo on when it was closing up?
Looking forward to your follow up question.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Please upload a photo
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question.
Can you please upload a photo in our system so I can have a look at it? It should not be closing unless there is some inflammation...why are you worried it will close up? Do you have pain? Any photo on when it was closing up?
Looking forward to your follow up question.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Raju A.T
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leave it open it start to get real small
leave it open it start to get real small
Brief Answer:
Don't put ear plugs. Its normal to be closed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
I saw carefully your photo.
The view of your belly button looks not good.
The black area there means dead cells.
You should not put ear plugs in there because it has stopped the circulation. It needs to be closed by itself so you don't have to worry about it.
If it starts bleeding or produces secretions you may need antibiotics and I will recommend seeing a local doctor.
For the moment keep the area moisturised by using Vaseline, thin layer.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Don't put ear plugs. Its normal to be closed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
I saw carefully your photo.
The view of your belly button looks not good.
The black area there means dead cells.
You should not put ear plugs in there because it has stopped the circulation. It needs to be closed by itself so you don't have to worry about it.
If it starts bleeding or produces secretions you may need antibiotics and I will recommend seeing a local doctor.
For the moment keep the area moisturised by using Vaseline, thin layer.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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