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Ears Pierced At Young Age, Pain And Pus Formation Is Still There. What Can Be Done To Cure It Completely?

I got my ears pierced when I was really young. They got infected soon after, so I took them out. The holes never completely closed so throughout my teenage years, I would wear them on and off. I have never been able to wear "cheap earrings." Whenever I buy earrings, I always buy an expensive 14k to 24k gold pair. I have been battling my ears my whole life. I can wear my earrings for years and my holes still produce a white pus substance that smells. About a year ago, I had to stop wearing my earrings because they got infected. I don't know if its a sign that I should not wear earrings or if there is a better way to care for them and they heal so I don't have the pus or smell. I really like wearing earrings, but don't want to harm my body. I want to try wearing them again and would like some advice to care for them so they will finally heal. Or advice to not wear them.
posted on Wed, 8 May 2013
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hello,
it is very simple Get an ENT specialist consultation --- then get your ear lobule repair done .
It can be done in Out patient department under local anesthesia and the sutures can be put on the ear lobule .
you can get the hole sutured completely and then later you can get them pierced again., after a month or so once the wound heals and skin is healthy.
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Ears Pierced At Young Age, Pain And Pus Formation Is Still There. What Can Be Done To Cure It Completely?

hello, it is very simple Get an ENT specialist consultation --- then get your ear lobule repair done . It can be done in Out patient department under local anesthesia and the sutures can be put on the ear lobule . you can get the hole sutured completely and then later you can get them pierced again., after a month or so once the wound heals and skin is healthy.