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Dark Skin Build Up In Middle Of Navel. Reason?

My wife has a dark skin buildup in th middle of her navel, been there for 12-18 months, was told by a few general practitioner to show that to a skin specialist and she will meet one in 2weeks.. Now she is very nervous...this thing is in th middle, very dark, about one quarter inch long, maybe one/eight of an inch diameter, and pointed at the end???
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
it is allergic reaction to something the black spot is due to medicine or food allergies
it can also be other allergies with soaps oils creams
need to consult allergy doctor to find the cause and treat accordingly
you can apply antiallergic ointment till them
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Dark Skin Build Up In Middle Of Navel. Reason?

it is allergic reaction to something the black spot is due to medicine or food allergies it can also be other allergies with soaps oils creams need to consult allergy doctor to find the cause and treat accordingly you can apply antiallergic ointment till them