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Ear Lobe Is Swollen And Pus Come Out Of My Earring Hole
My earring hole is a little bit red but my ear lobe is swollen and pus come out of my earring hole! Hello I m Santiago and i pierced my ear about 2 months ago it had been fine but 2 days ago i felt that my ear was swollen and kinda hard at same time so i squeesed it and pus came out with blood , does anyone know what this is?
Wed, 25 May 2011
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an infection, go see a doctor or use polysporin or any infection fighting/ridding cream.
hi..
the site of piercing is been infected..thats the reason u have got redness,pain, pus,etc..start a antibiotic course of tab AMOXICALAV 500mg twice daily for three days..u should be fine in a couple of days
the site of piercing is been infected..thats the reason u have got redness,pain, pus,etc..start a antibiotic course of tab AMOXICALAV 500mg twice daily for three days..u should be fine in a couple of days
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