Sometimes lack of hygiene may cause many diseases, but have you heard of the formation of cotton in the belly button, and although it is not common, it affects many people.
Information you do not know about cotton navel
It is called the formation of cotton in the belly button and belly dander, which is a mixture of body hair, skin cells and clothing fibers, according to what was mentioned in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
And the cotton in the belly button can emit some smells, which may happen due to lack of hygiene, or as a result of infection, especially if you do not practice good hygiene habits in the navel. It may cause a bacterial infection, and bacterial infections also include brown or yellow discharge.
In a study conducted in 2012 at North Carolina State University, researchers found that there are 70 different types of bacteria present in the belly button, which may increase in the event of lack of attention to hygiene during the shower; As bacteria mixed with dirt, oils, sweat, and dead skin trapped in the navel, can create a noticeable odor if its hygiene is neglected.
Navel cotton can be reduced, and a healthy navel can be obtained. We must keep the navel clean and dry, and make sure to clean it at least once a week, and dry it immediately after bathing.
