The belly button or navel is a dip in the middle of the belly. It marks the place where a person’s umbilical cord was attached in the womb. Belly buttons come in all shapes and sizes ...

That’s why when you catch a whiff of something off there ... of their belly button. “Those who have a more convoluted belly button are at higher risk of trapping more dirt, debris, and ...

or umboliths can grow to fill up the entire belly button and become infected, inflamed, and ulcerated. But even if your "innie" isn't growing into a dirt-packed "outtie," chances are it's still ...

Belly button lint is a fact of life for anyone with an “innie,” or concave navel. Regular bathing will usually keep your navel free from lint or other dirt and ... will then come loose more ...

“If not washed out on a regular basis, this material can accumulate and harden into an omphalolith—a belly button stone. Belly button stones come in a ... the buildup of dirt, dead skin ...

The dermatologist disagreed with the claim. When doing skin exams, she explained dust, dirt and food is often found in the belly button, and no blood vessels are attached to it because it's a scar.

Haphazardly dragging a soapy washcloth or loofah over your abdomen might be good enough to clean the surface of your skin—but properly cleaning your belly button calls for a little extra care ...

“Talk about an embarrassing doctor’s visit—they go in for what they think is skin cancer and find out it’s just years of dirt.” Your belly button should be cleaned just like all the ...