Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO A complication with belly button piercings is rejection, or when your body tries to ...

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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 ...

"Over time, the piercing occasionally got snagged on washcloths and lace tops and would briefly bleed and swell," says Jasmine, admitting that nothing else really concerned her about living with her ...

Different types of belly button infections can cause different symptoms, but most skin infections cause redness, tenderness or pain, and swelling. You may also have pus, drainage or discharge, or skin ...