The belly button area is dark and moist and therefore becomes a breeding area for bacteria and yeast. Here's how to clean your belly button the right way.

A clean belly button is essential for everyone, not just those with piercings. But how exactly are we supposed to go about cleaning them? An expert unpacks the truth.

A clean belly button is essential for everyone, not just those with piercings. But how exactly are we supposed to go about cleaning them? An expert unpacks the truth.

A look at belly button smell, a common complaint with a variety of causes. Included is detail on why the belly button is susceptible to smelling.

A clean belly button is essential for everyone, not just those with piercings. But how exactly are we supposed to go about cleaning them? An expert unpacks the truth.

A clean belly button is essential for everyone, not just those with piercings. But how exactly are we supposed to go about cleaning them? An expert unpacks the truth.

A clean belly button is essential for everyone, not just those with piercings. But how exactly are we supposed to go about cleaning them? An expert unpacks the truth.

A clean belly button is essential for everyone, not just those with piercings. But how exactly are we supposed to go about cleaning them? An expert unpacks the truth.

How to Clean Your Belly Button Showering probably isn't enough: One study found more than 60 different types of bacteria in the average belly button.

One look at a dirty belly button is all it takes for you to shudder, jump in the shower, and start scrubbing. "Health providers have removed 'growths' from belly buttons that turned out to be a ...

What Happens to Your Body When You Don't Clean Your Belly Button A belly button can trap a lot of dirt, says Dr. Hannah Kopelman, DO, a dermatologist at Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery.