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What Causes Purple Bump Oozing Puss Next To The Area Of Navel Piercing?
Hi, after two months now I have had my belly button pierced, and a purple bump had formed next to the bottom exit hole. When I pop it clear puss comes out later followed by blood. It does not smell or is a strange color, nor does it hurt. I have been puting rubing alcohol followed by daily sea salt soaks... And after I drain whe bump.. It scabs over and looks completely healed up.. Then two days later it is back.. What is wrong?
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
hi,
it could have been a deep seated abcess due to secondary infection. get it checked with a surgeon who will drain it or will remove in-toto along with the wall of abcess if it is the case. you may also need good antibiotics.
all the best.
it could have been a deep seated abcess due to secondary infection. get it checked with a surgeon who will drain it or will remove in-toto along with the wall of abcess if it is the case. you may also need good antibiotics.
all the best.
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