HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should Navel Piercing Be Removed If Skin Peels And Yellow Crust Forms?

I had my navel pierced a year ago and recently it has started to hurt and the skin is red and peeling at the top of the bottom ball. I've also noticed when cleaning that there is a light yellow crust around the bottom ball.
Should i take it out and let it heal?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Nothing to worry,
At present you need not remove navel ring.
Clean the part properly including inside the navel and apply antibiotic cream for few days.
If problem persisted then remove navel ring.
Ok and take care.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Should Navel Piercing Be Removed If Skin Peels And Yellow Crust Forms?

Hi, Nothing to worry, At present you need not remove navel ring. Clean the part properly including inside the navel and apply antibiotic cream for few days. If problem persisted then remove navel ring. Ok and take care.