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Incison Issue Not For The Queasy

My belly button incision was really dry, peeling and it looked horrible. Last night I put a&d ointment on it and now this is what it looks like and I don't know what to do

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A&D is really thick, incision can't "breath". I put betadine on my incisions. If it stays red should talk to your doc.

Agrees it heals from inside out..no ad ointment..your Doc needs to see this..and see how many mm deep it goes in ..you might need antibiotic ,or air drying

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I called the doctor and the nurse practitioner who answers phone calls isn't in today so by tomorrow I should have a response. The stuff coming out of it is gross. I just cleaned it with a little soap and water since that's what I'm allowed to do when I shower. Hopefully it stops oozing soon.

I would let your physician or Np actually look at it as soon as you can. Go into the office for an follow up appointment. They will give you professional advice and or recommended treatment.

i think you need an anti biotic i had to go on two antibiotics to clear my main incision it was red and had yellow/orange goo around it. i also had to keep it covered amd not use soap on it. just disinfectant spray

Mine weren't quite as "angry" as yours, but I did need to use antibacterial ointment on a few of them and they got better very quickly.

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Just got out of the doctor. I had a piece of skin hanging that they cut off and she said there's a tiny hole that should heal up no problem. So relieved.

It is definitely infected. Your doc will probably order antibiotics. Good luck, I hope for fast healing!

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