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I Got My Ears Pierced Six Weeks Back . And
Question: I got my ears pierced six weeks back . And now one of them the left piercing has white liquid pus coming out along with itchiness and pain and my ear gives a heating sensation like it's warm. What do I do ?
Brief Answer:
you need to take a course of oral antibiotics, and apply topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query and understand your health concern.
In my opinion, you might have bacterial infection of your left ear piercing. You need to take a course of oral antibiotics like amoxicillin with clavulanate twice daily after food for 3 days at least. Along with it, applying topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole will help in relieving the itching and warmth sensation. Clean the local area with lukewarm water before applying the cream. You should get better in a week's time.
Do let me know if you have further queries.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
you need to take a course of oral antibiotics, and apply topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query and understand your health concern.
In my opinion, you might have bacterial infection of your left ear piercing. You need to take a course of oral antibiotics like amoxicillin with clavulanate twice daily after food for 3 days at least. Along with it, applying topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole will help in relieving the itching and warmth sensation. Clean the local area with lukewarm water before applying the cream. You should get better in a week's time.
Do let me know if you have further queries.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I remove my piercing and then apply the ointment? I am confused since it's only been six weeks and how many times do I need to apply it? Please guide me
Today evening I had touched the piercing and white pus had come out and itching and burning sensation continues therefore. So about the ointment and whether or not to remove the piercing please tell as mentioned in the previous follow up question
Brief Answer:
Please remove the piercing for now
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please remove the piercing for now. Do not keep it there for about a week at least. The white pus, itching, and burning sensation are all symptoms of bacterial infection. Please take the antibiotic as suggested earlier. And, apply the ointment twice daily after washing the area with lukewarm water. Make sure the ointment stays in the area always (24 hours). Apply it even before going to bed.
The antibiotic is a prescription drug. Please get it prescribed by your local physician.
You will be fine a week's time. Do not worry.
Let me know if you have more concerns.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
Please remove the piercing for now
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please remove the piercing for now. Do not keep it there for about a week at least. The white pus, itching, and burning sensation are all symptoms of bacterial infection. Please take the antibiotic as suggested earlier. And, apply the ointment twice daily after washing the area with lukewarm water. Make sure the ointment stays in the area always (24 hours). Apply it even before going to bed.
The antibiotic is a prescription drug. Please get it prescribed by your local physician.
You will be fine a week's time. Do not worry.
Let me know if you have more concerns.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have got this tiny painful acne kind of bump on my tounge needle size what medicine should I take . Similar happened two weeks back too
Brief Answer:
Please take a 10days course of multivitamin supplement
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my opinion, it seems like you have aphthous ulcer on your tongue. Nothing to worry. I suggest you to take a 10days course of multivitamin supplement like capsule becosules - z or tablet zincovit twice daily after food. Both are over the counter medications. You do not need a doctor's prescription for the same. Please get it from a local pharmacy.
Consume citrus fruits like orange and sweet lime. You will be fine soon.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
Please take a 10days course of multivitamin supplement
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my opinion, it seems like you have aphthous ulcer on your tongue. Nothing to worry. I suggest you to take a 10days course of multivitamin supplement like capsule becosules - z or tablet zincovit twice daily after food. Both are over the counter medications. You do not need a doctor's prescription for the same. Please get it from a local pharmacy.
Consume citrus fruits like orange and sweet lime. You will be fine soon.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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