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How Can An Infected Belly Button Piercing Be Treated?

i had my belly button pierced about two weeks ago and the bottom side is getting infected, the hole is getting bigger and the little ball fits into it. Last night i made a paste of sea salt and was dumb enough to leave it on. I burned my skin around it and really aggravated the piercing due to it being on it overnight. I do not want to remove it but will if i have to. What do you recommend i do?
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is like due to infection there is inflammation and swelling.
Yes, you need to remove the navel ring that you are wearing to let it heal faster and avoiding further trauma.
Remove the ring and clean the area with Betadine solution.
Apply a combination of steroild and antiseptic ointment like Betnovate GM to reduce inflammation and infection.
Do cool compresses over it.
If it does not get better consult an Emergency and get evaluated.
A course of antibiotics can be advised if infection is progressive.
After healing also wear ring made of inert material like gold or plastic.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora

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How Can An Infected Belly Button Piercing Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is like due to infection there is inflammation and swelling. Yes, you need to remove the navel ring that you are wearing to let it heal faster and avoiding further trauma. Remove the ring and clean the area with Betadine solution. Apply a combination of steroild and antiseptic ointment like Betnovate GM to reduce inflammation and infection. Do cool compresses over it. If it does not get better consult an Emergency and get evaluated. A course of antibiotics can be advised if infection is progressive. After healing also wear ring made of inert material like gold or plastic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora