Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. “Belly ...

Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of an infection, like a yeast or bacterial infection. Poor hygiene can cause a brown belly button discharge from built-up skin cells, sweat, and ...

Belly button infections can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition, if untreated. Symptoms of an infection include redness, tenderness, pain, swelling, and possible discharge. Newborns with ...

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...

Everyone has a belly button. It’s the small fold of skin that formed in your abdomen after the umbilical cord was clipped at birth. Belly buttons can be concave (innies) or convex (outies). ‌ Most of ...

Belly buttons are naturally different and can be round, wide, deep, or many other variations. Surgical procedures may help if there’s an issue you’re concerned about. Share on Pinterest A navel or ...