Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO It's important not to ignore a belly button infection, which may be easily treated with a course of antibiotics or antifungal medication. Leaving an ...
An infected belly button piercing will be swollen and may even cause a fever — here's how to care for your new piercing to avoid infection.
Scientists have discovered a hidden fibrous sheath beneath the belly button that explains why navels stay concave for life.
An umbilical cord granuloma looks like a small, round bump in the middle of the navel after the cord stump has fallen off, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The tissue is often ...