Neglecting to clean your belly button properly can lead to an unpleasant odour that you'll definitely want to avoid. It's an often overlooked area that requires extra care during showering and now one healthcare specialist went on to emphasise the importance of regularly cleaning your belly button to prevent the onset of unwanted conditions. However, the doctor has also cautioned that there's one condition you want to steer clear of.
Dr Geeta Yadav explains that substances can easily accumulate inside the belly button, leading to an unpleasant odour. In a TikTok video , she revealed why it's important to clean the area as often as you can, expressing to her followers: "Does your belly button smell? Well, you could have an umbolith or navel stone. Want to prevent this? Please wash your belly buttons.
" A navel stone is a condition that consists of sebum, skin oil, hair, and dead skin cells. According to WebMD: "The navel stone itself isn't a health problem or a symptom of an underlying condition" However, "a stone can start to irritate the skin in and around your navel and that irritation might lead to a skin infection inside your navel." Unmissable Samsung Galaxy S24 price as retailers cut £300 off - it's now £499 Dermatologist Dr Geeta Yadav recommends people clean their belly button with an earbud, soap, and water, every single day in the shower as part of their daily routine.
However, if you fail to do so, Dr Ajayi-Sotubo revealed this could "lead to rashes, inflammation .