Helped Over 500,000 patients with 98%+ satisfaction.

Connect & Get Personalized 1-to-1 Answers from Expert Doctors

DoctorSpring > Question Home

What can I do for white thing under skin which doesnt pain and smell?

Resolved Question:

Hello

I noticed in my belly-button a white thing that seemed to be underneath the skin. I poked it with a needle and took it out with tweezers. It was of hard consistency and didn't smell or hurt, it didn't bleed either. I formed a crust that fell off but now I have hole. If I elevate the belly-button (see pic) the hole becomes deep and if I move it while elevated its like it's a hole to some underneath space that looks like skin?? The red stuff in the pic is just iodine. It doesn't hurt but if freaks me out and doesn't look nice. What is this and what can I do?

Category: Dermatologist

Ask Your Own Question

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
View Profile
 19 Doctors Online

Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
View Profile

Hello



Thanks for posting your query.



Thanks for choosing Doctorspring.com



I can understand your concern.



It could be a cyst or milia that when you probably poked must have come out. Tyre hole should heal up slowly. You can apply mupirocin cream on it twice a day for a week. If you see blood or pus coming out of it you need to visit your doctor immediately. If within three to five days, it doesn't start healing, it's best to let your doctor have a look.



Please let me know if you have any queries.



Take care



Patient replied :

Thank you for your answer. This was about a week ago and there was already a crust. It held for about a week but when it fell off the hole was still there. Should I still wait again for a new crust? Or should it get stitches or something?

thank you I am relived!


Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
View Profile

Thanks for posting additional query.



We're happy that you feel relieved after our consult. The hole will take some time to heal. Try to keep the area dry and clean and keep using the Mupirocin ointment. It will automatically heal in a few days.



There's no need of stitches in this case.



Just wait for a few days and you will definitely see improvement.



Let us know if you have any further queries. You can use the ointment for a couple of days. And then upload a new picture and send it to us.



Regards


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar and 4 other Medical Specialists are ready to help you

Users who read this, also read:

Make informed and better medical decisions.

Get me answers from Doctors now
19 Online Doctor

Join the 500,000 people who found a smarter, quicker way to get Answers, Recommendations & Expert Opinions.

Expert Doctors at fingertips

Recommendation on next step. Second-opinion.Multi-specialty.

Save Time

Average time for answers: 6 hours.

Save Money

$35 for typical specialist consult vs. $120 for a local appointment.

Free Follow-ups

Clarify, ask further questions for free in private conversation.

100% Satisfaction

Money back guarantee for the 1st reply. MEDNET Quality Board.

Start My Consultation

CHAT NOW

About DoctorSpring.com

Doctor Spring is a novel online Doctor consultation platform where you can get your medical questions answered by leading Doctors. Just Submit your question and rest assured that you will consult a Doctor easily. Once you submit the question, the Doctor from the concerned specialty will reply within hours. You can always ask more questions or add details with follow-up question options and make it an online doctor chat. You may use this service to consult a specialty or for getting medical second opinion. All paid services come with a MEDNET quality assurance and 100% money back guarantee.

DoctorSpring in news