Belly button piercing rejection occurs when the body tries to remove the piercing from the skin. This can lead to irritation ...

Its generally nothing to worry about; its just a buildup of keritanaceous material, says MH advisor Brian C. Capell, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology in genetics at the University of ...

Everyone has a belly button. It’s the small fold of skin that formed in your abdomen after the umbilical cord was clipped at birth. Belly buttons can be concave (innies) or convex (outies). ‌ Most of ...

This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as Yes, You Need to Clean Your Belly Button-Here's the Best Way to Do It. Haphazardly dragging a soapy washcloth or loofah over your abdomen ...

Curious about what can make or break a tummy tuck? Discover why the humble belly button is crucial for flawless post-surgery ...

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...

I've got a belly button issue. I used to have an "inny," now I have an "outy." My gut has gone from flabby to hard like a melon. What gives? —Navel Cadet As you grow older, your belly button gradually ...

"Over time, the piercing occasionally got snagged on washcloths and lace tops and would briefly bleed and swell," says Jasmine, admitting that nothing else really concerned her about living with her ...