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Could The Bump Next To The Ear Piercing Be An Infection?
I got a ear piercing 5 months ago and it was healing fine till 5 days ago I noticed a bump that's a good size bump right next to the whole of my piercing and when I touch it it feels like there's fluid inside .. How can I clean it it do ? Is it infected ?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of bump next to the ear piercing which is due to usuage of improperly sterilized instruments i.e during piercing the instruments used are not clean enough or not sterilize which causes infection and leads to formation of pus and pain as well. Conditions should be highly septic and instrument should be adequately sharp otherwise there will be minor skin trauma which leads to infection. I would suggest you to :-
- Take advil or tylenol for pain.
- Apply ' FUCIDIC ACID ' cream to treat infection .
- Clean it properly .
Consult doctor for proper examination .
Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course for 7-10 days.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of bump next to the ear piercing which is due to usuage of improperly sterilized instruments i.e during piercing the instruments used are not clean enough or not sterilize which causes infection and leads to formation of pus and pain as well. Conditions should be highly septic and instrument should be adequately sharp otherwise there will be minor skin trauma which leads to infection. I would suggest you to :-
- Take advil or tylenol for pain.
- Apply ' FUCIDIC ACID ' cream to treat infection .
- Clean it properly .
Consult doctor for proper examination .
Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course for 7-10 days.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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