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What Cause Itching Inside And Out Just Below My Belly Button?
My lower stomach is itchy inside and out just below my belly button, I thought it was dry skin, so used cream for dry skin but it goes for a while then comes back and when I press my stomach it feels a bit lumpy. I am a bit overweight, could that have anything to do with it.
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
Hi,
As per your query you have itching inside and out just below my belly button which seems to be due to infection of the hair follicle by bacteria leading to folliculitis.
Need not to worry. Maintain cleanliness of the area. You should apply Meladerm cream and it is purely safe to use as this is a combination of hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid and apply it at night time. Drink plenty of water. If the condition doesn't get well in a week then consult a dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline and steroid ointment. Apply aloe vera gel at night.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query you have itching inside and out just below my belly button which seems to be due to infection of the hair follicle by bacteria leading to folliculitis.
Need not to worry. Maintain cleanliness of the area. You should apply Meladerm cream and it is purely safe to use as this is a combination of hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid and apply it at night time. Drink plenty of water. If the condition doesn't get well in a week then consult a dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline and steroid ointment. Apply aloe vera gel at night.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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