You may think of your belly button as just a scar from your umbilical cord, but it's actually a bustling hub for bacteria. A ...

The human belly button. Image credit: DreamBig/Shutterstock.com If you've ever been pregnant, you may well have discovered a blackened mass called a navel stone protruding from your belly button.

The belly button is the area on the stomach where a person’s umbilical cord was once attached. According to Healthline, navels can collect dirt and breed bacteria and should be cleaned once a week.

There’s no need to actively try to make your belly button completely bacteria-free. However, if you notice you’re getting acne bumps, folliculitis, or your belly button is itchy or smelly, that may be ...

Medically reviewed by Alexis Appelstein, DO Periumbilical pain is pain in or around the belly button, or navel, the small indented area in the center of your abdomen. It may feel sharp or dull, come ...

Learn about what can go wrong with your belly button and how to prevent issues.