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Along with a white discharge, candidiasis can cover your navel with an itchy, red rash. Treatment: Use an antifungal cream such as miconazole nitrate (Micatin, Monistat-Derm) or clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex), and keep your navel clean and dry.
It’s normal for a white or yellow-colored fluid (not pus) to ooze from your new piercing. This may form a crust that can itch or feel tight.
What does it mean if your piercing is itchy?
There might be a few spots of blood at the piercing site. During Healing: You may note some itching at the site. You may note whitish-yellow fluid that is not pus. This fluid coats jewelry and forms a crust when it dries.
Why is my belly always itchy?
Stomach itchiness is often caused by a minor issue, such as dry skin or an insect bite. But if the itchiness persists or occurs with other symptoms, it might be a sign of a more serious condition.
Can I put Neosporin on my belly button piercing?
NEVER USE: Bacitracin or Neosporin. Petroleum based ointments CLOG the piercing and make it difficult for your body to heal.
Symptoms
- tenderness.
- pain.
- redness or skin coloration changes in or around the naval area.
- an itching, tingling, or burning sensation.
- a pus-filled abscess, which could signal a bacterial infection.
- swelling on or around your bellybutton.
- a bellybutton that’s warm to the touch.
Do piercing bumps go away?
Skin changes can occur at the site of piercings. These changes are not always a cause for concern. For example, piercing bumps are harmless and may go away over time. However, keloid scars can continue to get bigger.
Does vinegar stop itching?
Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that help relieve dry skin and itching. For best results, use raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. You can apply it directly on your affected skin with a cotton ball or washcloth.
Can I use regular salt to clean my belly button piercing?
Do not use iodized salt, kosher salt or Epsom salts, as these can irritate the piercing. However, you can use a store-bought saline solution instead of the sea salt. Rinse the piercing thoroughly with clean water, then dry completely with paper towel or tissue.