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What is this in my child’s belly button?

My 5 year old child was bathing and said she had bumps in her belly button that hurt. I went and looked and saw tiny bumps in her belly button. I tried to clean it but she stated it hurt and pulled away. What could this be?

Female | 5 years old
Medications: None
Conditions: None

1 Answer

It is hard to tell from the picture but sometimes children get very dry skin in the belly button that can improve if you put olive oil on it for a few days. If that doesn't help call her doctor.