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I got my tragus pierced about a week ago and all went great, the last two days however it has been more sore, a dull throbbing and occasional warm feeling. is it infected for sure? if so what can I do to prevent it from getting worse? is cleaning with warm water and table salt incredibly bad?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that infected tragus requires a regular cleaning and dressing with warm water and neosporin powder it will heal the infection in2 to 3 days.
I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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How To Treat Infection From Tragus Piercing?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that infected tragus requires a regular cleaning and dressing with warm water and neosporin powder it will heal the infection in2 to 3 days. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.