Belly button smells rank! Can I clean with peroxide before I apply the cream?

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Had tummy tuck Nov 13.. Doing great. Belly button started to smell Rank.. Doctor gave me 1% silver sulfadiazine cream.. Can I clean with proxide before I apply the cream? I did notice a little pin hole at top of belly botton.. I been applying cream every 4 hours.. I clean around the edges with rubbing alcohol beforecI apply the cream with a Qtip.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and picture.  You need to get permission from your plasitc surgeon before adding any woundcare.  Good Luck.

Joshua Kreithen, MD · Answer

Dear Kmbrant,
It's hard to tell from your photo exactly what is going on, however it looks like there is some delayed healing.  It's best to ask your doctor's office exactly how to proceed with would care issues in these situations.  Hope this helps...

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I recommend contacting your surgeon to see how to proceed with wound care.  It seems appropriate to clean the area before applying the cream, but your surgeon should advise you what to use on it.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You need to see your operative surgeon ASAP - like TODAY! Your bb is 100% necrotic and needs aggressive surgical debridement. Please seek in person medical care.

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