Avoid applying moisturizer to your belly button, as extra stuff in there will give bacteria more opportunity to grow. Look for symptoms like discharge, swelling, redness, itching, pain, or a lump, which could be signs of a more severe condition. And if the belly button smell lasts for more than 10 days, Dr. Zhang says to seek advice from a medical professional. Sign up for the Fatherly newsletter to get original articles and expert advice about parenting, fitness, gear, and more in your inbox every day.
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Please contact support fatherly. When it comes to cysts, see your dermatologist, as they will be able to treat a cyst with medication or by removing it. The easiest way to prevent a smelly belly button is by cleaning it every day via a shower and some soap and water.
Make sure to gently scrub the inside of the belly button with a washcloth to get all the dirt out and when you're done, pat it dry. However, if you don't want to get in the tub, you can wash your belly button without getting wet. Use your fingertip to gently massage the salt water into your navel or dab it with a soft washcloth," explains the site. They then say to rinse the area and dry it with a clean towel. But remember, avoid using lotion or cream on or around your belly button.
According to UPMC, "the extra moisture can contribute to bacterial or fungal growth. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Follow Us.
Terms Privacy Policy. Part of HuffPost World News. All rights reserved. Most of us go about our days without giving our belly buttons a second thought. A resounding no, says Dr. When I first started this assignment, I imagined laying out for you the beginner's, mid-range, and hardcore wellness routines for belly buttons that I was certain would include luxe oils and massage routines and the like.
What I found, however, was that the wellness routine for the double B starts and stops in the shower. If you, like me, hadn't washed your navel in a hot second figuring the soap and water must get in there when you scrub down the rest of your trunk in the shower , Dr.
Take note: It's important to thoroughly rinse the belly button to make sure that it's devoid of any lingering soap, which could cause inflammation. She also notes that if it's stinky, you've got to dry up the area, so place a bit of alcohol a drying agent on a Q-tip and go over the area. It lathers up and foams really, really nicely," Dr. Nazarian says. I don't mind a moisturizing cleanser because you're rinsing everything off and not allowing moisturizer to just sit in there. With that, I up my shower game and get to work.
Day one is by far the grossest. I loofah over my belly button and use my pointer finger to increase the lather in the crevice. I find some dead skin is lingering there, so I wash it out. Then, I towel off and go about my business, repeating the steps for a week. By day seven, I'm happy to report that I no longer pretend I don't have a belly button. I'm fully aware that it exists because now I wash it once a day.
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