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Which medical specialist should I see to permanently treat a recurring belly button infection with itching and pus that keeps coming back every two months despite using Neosporin powder and Betadine cream, especially since I am planning to get pregnant soon?

Asked by Female, 29 · 7 days ago

I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with a general surgeon or a dermatologist. Recurring belly button infections can sometimes be caused by a small anatomical cyst or tract that needs to be permanently closed, which a general surgeon can easily evaluate and treat. Since Neosporin and Betadine haven't cleared it, a doctor can safely swab the area to identify the exact germ. Resolving this before pregnancy is a very safe,
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Which medical specialist should I see to permanently treat a recurring belly button infection with itching and pus that keeps coming back every two months despite using Neosporin powder and Betadine cream, especially since I am planning to get pregnant soon?

Answered 7 days ago