Erupting cysts, bad smells and candida – you really need to keep an eye on your belly button health.
Have you ever caught a whiff of something unpleasant and thought “what is that?” – but not been able to place it?
Well, we’re sorry to say, but the problem may be you.
Or rather, your belly button .
You’ve probably not given your belly button much thought – but you should.
This is because bacteria from sweat, dead skin or dirt can be left to grow in folds of skin .
Not only does this translate into a bad smell, but it can also become a nasty infection.
Candida and cysts can happen with bad belly button hygiene
According to The Sun , unless your personal hygiene is good, you could be faced with an unpleasant combination of redness, itching and swelling – and possibly need to take antibiotics.
The best way to avoid this nastiness is to wash your bellybutton daily and then dry it carefully.
Candida is usually found in the armpits, groin or belly button, with skin turning red and scaly. Left untreated and in its most severe form, blisters, fluid or pus will form.
Treat your belly button nicely
An infected bully button could also lead to cysts.
When cysts erupt, pus emerges – which won’t help the smell.
Those who have a belly button piercing or are overweight are at increased risk of getting infections because it’s more difficult to clean.
However by washing and drying your belly button, you could save yourself a world of pain.
